Salman Salman

Sports Award

Age:

24

Biography

Salman is 18 years old and has a passion for road racing (cycling). He arrived in the UK two years ago on his own at age 16, after having to leave my own country because it wasn't safe to stay.

JHMT's Support

Having gained full refugee status he is now living and going to college in Leicester. Before leaving my own country, I raced my bike with some success, often gaining top ten places, my best result being 2nd in my region. Luckily, I have now been helped with the loan of a bike and have taken part in my first race in Milton Keynes, being placed 12th out of 40 entrants. I feel that, with the right training, I could be competitive in the UK cycle racing scene.

Salam said: " The Inspire award would make it possible for me to race. I have missed the opportunity to race since leaving my country and am so keen to be involved in cycling in my new country and make the best of my life. I think doing my sport will help me to get to know more English people with similar interests and it is my dream to be successful and race for a team in the future.

"By being able to compete in more events, I will have the opportunity to improve my level, hopefully gain some good results as a junior and be considered by cycle teams for a place as an U23 rider in 2019."

Simon Taylor, JHMT Inspire Awards Lead, said: 'We think Salman is a very courageous person and a great example to others . We very much hope the award will help him fulfil his potential on the UK cycle racing circuit