Young Ghannam shows way to a successful life

RIYADH: Ghannam Al-Ajami plays football, is good at maths and English in school, active in social activities and has an Instagram account to boot. This, despite the fact that he is visually challenged.
The 12-year-old boy lost his eyesight when he was an infant due to a tumor in his head. However, his parents brought him up like any other child, be it school education or sports, and always encouraged him in everything.
Ghannam’s enthusiasm is unchallenged. All his childhood he studied, read and understood everything and became socially active. Moreover, the boy is a member of the Association of the Visually Impaired, Riyadh, and participates in a number of social activities.
“Although I lost my sight, I never thought about it. All those around me treat me as if I am an excellent child like them.
They support me and encourage me as well, as they help me in maintaining my Instagram account, where I publish my daily diary, songs which I present in my voice. I love singing. I have a good voice,” said the boy.
Ghannam is a fan of Al-Nasr club and player Mohammad Al-Sahlawi.
He has extraordinary skills at games and plays football. He said football tournaments are best if invested properly so that children and the visually-challenged can play.
He has lots of friends in school and always participates in activities.
He does very well in school, particularly in maths and English and recognizes letters and numbers.
“I have participated in a lot of activities organized by the blind association. Many channels have interviewed me because I have a good personality and wonderful voice. I will study various types of sciences until I grow up. Only after that will I decide on my career. I live happily with my family.”
Ghannam’s mother said: “My son is lively and happy even as people were under the impression that i would be sad because of his inability to see. But I am optimistic and confident about his future.
I thank Allah that he gave me Ghannam. I will make sure that he completes the education with excellence.”