Salma Ahmad has been selected to represent Scottish Fencing in the Team Scotland Achieve programme which takes place alongside the Birmingham Commonwealth Games this week.
The Achieve programme is an educational programme aimed at athletes that have the potential to progress in their sport and have a passion for inspiring others to take part in sport. Achieve athletes will spend 5 days in Birmingham at the Games and will have access to a well-qualified and experienced mentor that will guide them through this educational experience.
Salma is a member of both West Lothian Fencing Club and Heriot Watt Fencing Club, where she is also the armourer for the university fencing club. She is focussed on developing her competitive experience with the aim of representing Scotland at the next Commonwealth Fencing Championships. Salma is also extremely passionate about encouraging others to try fencing and aims to be a positive role model for anyone who is keen to try the sport.
Salma travels to Birmingham on Wednesday 3rd August, where she will be given a tour of the athletes village before taking in cycling, hockey, gymnastics, table tennis and athletics. There is also an educational programme where Salma will take part in inspirational talks, media training and interactive workshops to share learning across sports.
Everyone at Scottish Fencing sends their best wishes to Salma for what is sure to be an unforgettable experience and we are looking forward to hearing all about the programme on her return.
