Miryalaguda (Telangana): Coming from a poor family, Shaikh Umair Ahmed from Miryalaguda in Telangana has carved a niche in blind tennis and became a role model for the youth after crossing obstacles caused by a childhood accident affecting his eyesight. ETV Bharat brings a special story on Shaikh Umair Ahmed from Miryalaguda, who is excelling at the national level in blind tennis, which is not a very popular sport in the country.
He lost vision in a minor accident Umair Ahmed, the son of Sheikh Janimia-Khamrunnisa of the Mirayalaguda's NSP camp, has been active in studies since childhood. While playing at home in the third grade, the door lock's bolt stung his left eye and he lost eyesight. As per the doctor's advice, the vision in the right eye also decreased further after undergoing surgery. This leaves only the sight to recognise colours.
Lessons with the help of a recorder...
While his father was supporting the family by house painting, Umair faced troubles with his eyesight. Despite his troubles, he aimed to study hard and get a job. Although he was unable to see the blackboard in school or college, he used to listen and record the lessons given by the teachers with the help of a recorder, along with his friends. In 2014, he scored 872 marks in HEC and stood first at the state level. Later, he completed his degree in Nizam College and PG through distance education and is currently working as a junior assistant in Ootlapally Zilla Parishad School.
Ability in blind tennis...
