Bursary award set up in memory of Tashan Daniel
AWARD TO HELP SPORT, CULTURE AND EDUCATION
A BURSARY award to help young people reach their dreams has been set up in memory of an aspiring Olympian, who was murdered at Hillingdon underground station last year.
The Tashan Daniel Award has been launched by Hillingdon Council, in memory of the 20-yearold resident who was the victim of an unprovoked attack on his way to watch an Arsenal football match, in September 2019.
The award in honour of the talented 200m sprinter and his passion for sport, will support Hillingdon residents up to the age of 21 to achieve their ambitions across sport, culture and education.
The council funding of up to £2,000 per person could be used for sports equipment, training and competing opportunities, qualifications in the arts and vocational courses in further education.
Applications will be checked by a panel, which will include a member of Mr Daniel’s family.
Chandima Daniel, father of Mr Daniel, said: “The family of Tashan Daniel are forever immensely proud of our wonderful son and brother.
“He was a bright star and believed in himself and his dreams.
“We are grateful to the council for setting up this bursary in Tashan’s name and would particularly like to thank Sir Ray Puddifoot, in his efforts to get this bursary set up.
“We hope many individuals and groups can take advantage of this bursary and follow their dreams and aspirations as Tashan would have done, had his life not ended so tragically.”
In August this year, two men were found guilty of murder and manslaughter respectively and jailed for the horrific crime.
A plaque in Mr Daniel’s memory will also be put up at Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Complex’s athletics stadium, where Mr Daniel trained with a local club.
Leader of Hillingdon Council, Cllr Ray Puddifoot, said: “Tashan’s death was a tragedy that affected many within the local community.
“To commemorate Tashan’s life and pay tribute to his sporting ambition, we’ve introduced an award that helps support young people in the borough to achieve their aspirations.
“We look forward to receiving applications from young residents to help with sports training or to further their education.”