A 15-year-old ice hockey player from Hout Bay needs your help in getting him to Bulgaria.
Uzair Sadan, a Grade 8 pupil at Windsor High School, is the youngest player ever to be selected for the national team, and will be representing South Africa at the IIHF Ice Hockey under-20 Men’s Championship in Sofia from 13 to 19 January.
The young defence player says he wants to turn pro and hopes to follow in the footsteps of vice captain Uthmaan Samaai, 26.
“I aspire to be like one of the best South African players, Uthmaan Samaai. He plays as a forward and is a humble and good player. I play with him on the senior level,” Uzair says.
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However, his proud mother, Nazley Sadan, 52, says ice hockey is underrated in South Africa and expensive.
The family has been trying to raise funds by hosting an eat and treat, but she says ticket sales have been low.
“Uzair has been playing ice hockey since the age of 10. He’s had his provincial colours for the past five years and this year made the SA team and he’s the youngest in his team.
“He needs R8 000 for his SA gear. He needs a new hockey kit and ice skates. He’s a defence player and needs defensive gear which roughly amounts to R10 000 and his tour fees (flights, meals and accommodation) is R13 500,” Nazley explains.
If you’d like to assist Uzair, contact his mother Nazley on 081 367 7060.