SOME people don't look back because they look forward.
However our very own Multi-National Award Winning athlete yet again celebrates her success that year 2013 brought her.
Hard working cricketer, nurse and coach Salma Bi cherished each and every moment in 2013.
Earlier in the year Salma attended the
Bradford Inspirational Women's Awards after being shortlisted at such a presitigious event.
As a Sporting Pathways director Salma successfully enjoyed hosting the first of its kind
World Dodge Ball 2013 and the annual
Women's Indoor T10 Cricket World Cup 2013 raising money for Cerebal Palsy and Hope House.
Salma introduced a project called
Get Her in The Game identifying young female talent across the UK by raising their profiles.
Salma introduced
Saddiqa Shan, a young footballer who was shortlisted not only for the
Asian Achievers Awards but also the
Asian Football Awards. This season saw Salma achieve new heights in her professional cricket season.
Taking most career wickets and finishing
leading wicket taker in the country proved her to be a valuable all-rounder.
With such impressive statistics there was no doubts on MCC selection for the game at Lords
MCC vs Japan, it's always special for Salma to play here.
The biggest highlight came when Salma was approached to bowl alongside the
England women's team at a net session in preparation for the
Women's Ashes.
Whilst cricket was still in progress Salma's younger sister
Aisha Bi brought home news on passing her
Police Specials interview and fitness phase.
The young active footballer enjoyed her time also representing
The Great White Sharks Futsal team.
Both sisters celebrated
100 games and applauded 100th goal scorer and fellow team mate
Vicky Roe. The team battling well regained 4th place this season.
Finishing both seasons on a high Salma took a short break away to
Egypt Sharm El-shiekh with close friends to return to even more good news on being shortlisted as a finalist at the
Birmingham Sports Awards 2013.Enjoying each and every moment Salma has become more familar with the limelight featuring in a
Red Magazine Photo shoot,
BBC Expert Women and
SkySports.Muslim Sports Council Ambassador Salma surprised her friends and followers after announcing her w
edding w
ews on Twitter and Facebook.
The Birmingham sensation was overwhelmed with the response she recieved.
Sohail Ali a worthy noble man who is not only a t
eacher studying his
Masters, he is also an amateur boxer, body builder and a m
odel who was very passionate about Salma's interests in sports.
Building the
Mughal Empire, Sohail propsed to Salma and gifted her a c
ricket bat.
A 6'1 tall, handsome man who is prepared to achieve new heights with Salma, The Muslim couple look forward to setting a trend by
Building A Legacy by continuing their sports and encouraging others to do so as role models themeselves.
Reminding the world marriage isn't a barrier to partcipating in sports or having a professional career as you desire, its about working together, compromise and respect.
2014 has started just as expected with the delightful news of Salma shortlisted as a finalist for the
British Muslim Awards 2014 which are to be held in Manchester on January 30.
We can only wish the Newlyweds goodluck!
They can't wait to work even harder for the people around them, they promise to set even bigger records and create more opportunities for the communities around them.
Sporting Pathways founders look welcome to their next annual event World Dodge Ball 2014 on Saturday, January 25, raising money for Acid Survivors association.
