Among the handful of men and women Indian athletes pushing the boundaries to make a mark on the world stage is a 16-year old from Delhi who has been burning the tracks. Nisar Ahmed shot into prominence in 2017, when he clocked better timings than some of his senior State mates.
His growth since then has increased and his travel to the Racers Track Club in Kingston, Jamaica - home to the legend Usain Bolt, has added to his hunger and belief. Nisar Ahmed live in the Delhi slums near Azadpur.With his father Mohammad Haq, pedalling a rickshaw and mother working as a domestic help earned a salary of ₹6,000 combined. Nisar showed his capability at Delhi State meet in September 2017. With a 11-second timing in the 100 meters for the junior gold, it was 0.02 seconds better than the winner in the men’s category. He broke 2 national under-16 records on a single day and was on his way to better things. He bested his own 100 meter record with a timing of 10.76 seconds at the Khelo India Games and then flew to the athlete land, Jamaica.
He was also picked as an Olympics medal prospect by GAIL and all his training kits and protein for nutrition has been sponsored by GAIL till 2020.But the biggest challenge for Nisar is financial; Even though his training and requirements are sponsored, his family still struggles to earn money for a living. Nisar Ahmed is a true inspiration for all the entire Indian youth, because he has proved that “Nothing is impossible, if you have a strong and determined mindset”.
-Philip
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