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Nadia Inspirational Success Story: Father is unemployed, the family is always lacking. But Nadia’s Afroz had a dream of playing at the national level. That dream is a reality today. Overcoming all obstacles, this fighting student was called to the Volleyball National Championship, which is the pride of Nadia and the entire state.
Shantipur, Nadia, Mainak Debnath: The 48th National Volleyball Championship is going to be held from February 24 to March 1 at a Sports Academy premises at Bandel in Hooghly district. Afroz Ali Sheikh, a class 10 student of Shantipur, is going to represent Nadia district in this important competition.
Afroz Ali Sheikh’s house is in Gopalpur Meler Street area of Shantipur. His father Haider Ali Sheikh used to work as a migrant worker abroad, currently he is unemployed. Mother Ranjita Bibi is a housewife. Despite the financial constraints, Afroz continues to cling to his dreams. Currently, Afroz is a 10th class student of Shantipur Municipal High School.
Interested in sports since childhood. Afroz chose volleyball as his life goal. Earlier, he represented under-17 Bengal team in the 46th inter-state volleyball competition. Currently, his position is playing an important role in the team as a middle blocker.
Afroz practices hard for about four hours every day. Trains regularly at a club ground in Kolkata and is improving himself under the guidance of coach Shyamal Bose of Shantipur Yuva Sangh. Apart from playing, this young player is equally focused on studies. Afroz’s dream is to one day represent the country in volleyball. His family, school and community are proud of his success. The entire district of Shantipur and Nadia is looking forward to his good performance in the upcoming National Championship.
Nadia, West Bengal
Inspirational Success Story: Jobless father, Panta Furoy dasha to fetch salt! Many are inspired by the success story of Nadia Afroz, who overcame all obstacles in the National Volleyball Championship
