Epitome of resilience: Shahrel Fikri Mohd Fauzi was denied a spot in the Harimau Muda squad in 2014 due to his heart condition but eventually defied the odds to don the national jersey.
PETALING JAYA: National footballer Shahrel Fikri Mohd Fauzi suffered a major health scare six years ago when the doctors confirmed he had a hole in his heart.
He was denied a spot in the Harimau Muda squad in 2014 due to his heart condition. He was a shattered man as his dream of being a professional footballer was dashed.
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