Sylvester Peter is a motivational speaker, holistic trainer and student counselor. He is best known for founding the My Angel Academy, which strives to transform the lives of slum children through the sport of football.
Wiki/Biography
Sylvester Peter was born in Chennai on Sunday, August 19, 1973 (47 years old in 2020) and grew up in Delhi. His star sign is Leo. He went to school at the Delhi Tamil Education Society School in Moti Bagh, South Delhi. He studied Mass Communication and Management at Barbati College, New Delhi. Later, he pursued a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature from Delhi University.
appearance
Height (approximate): 5′ 9″
Eye color: Black
Hair color: Black
Family and caste
He was born into a Tamil family.
Parents and siblings
He lost his father when he was very young. He has two older sisters and a younger brother.
Relationships, Wife and Children
After a few years of marriage, he and his wife separated. In an interview, he said:
Nothing great can be accomplished in a very comfortable environment. It comes at a price. Yes, my marriage broke up because of my angels, but I don’t consider that a high personal price because when I see my angels being appreciated and rewarded in public, I think that’s priceless.”
Profession
When he was in the fourth grade, an incident happened in school that changed his attitude towards life. In an interview, he shared this incident and said,
One of my classmates told me that it was his birthday, and I asked him what gift his parents would give him and where his birthday party would be. I was surprised to find out that his parents would take him to a temple and there would be no other celebrations. When I heard this, I was very angry with his parents, and later I complained to my mother about how my friend’s parents were indifferent and did not celebrate his birthday. Hearing this, my mother scolded me for saying that I should not speak ill of old people. I told her the whole story. Then my mother realized that my friend’s family was very poor and they could not even afford a cake and gifts. That was why they did not have a birthday party. ”
Sylvester Peter with the children of the Academy
At the age of 13, he started his own academy, My Angel Academy, to provide academic and sports support to underprivileged children from slum areas. In 2001, he started working as a counselor in NCR. Later, he worked as a holistic trainer and motivational speaker in various schools and colleges. He provided football training to underprivileged children and engaged them in various interactive activities such as dance, music and environmental studies. In an interview, Peter talked about the children he called angels and said,
One of my children wanted to be a terrorist but today he is willing to sacrifice his life to protect a life. Another example is Sandeep, who used to be a beggar. Now he is a banker and donates 50% of his salary to the college.”
Sylvester Peter and his football team
His academy, with the motto of “Learn and Earn”, provides equal opportunities to both boys and girls. His boys’ football team has defeated Arsenal and Barcelona. One of his students, Md. Tanjeer, was a drug addict who was later selected to play for Liverpool Football Club. Apart from football, his students also excel in academics.
College Address
WZ-13A, First Floor, Budella, Vikaspuri, New Delhi – 110018 Delhi
Favorite things
- Sports figures: Sayed Hassan Rezay, MC Mary Kom, Jeb Brovsky
- Restaurant: Kasbah Restaurant and Lounge
Facts/Trivia
- His students fondly called him Sylvester Bhaiya.
- As his mother wanted him to learn Tamil, he enrolled in a government school in Delhi.
- During his school days, he used to play cricket and participated in all athletics events. Later, one of his family friends, TK Soman, introduced him to football.
- Xevi Marce, former director of FC Barcelona’s youth club, visited his academy in 2018 and praised his contribution to providing a better life for underprivileged children.
- Peter has been interviewed by several leading Indian newspapers including The Times of India, Hindustan Times, Deccan Chronicle, The Indian Express and The Hindu.
- In 2018, Jairam Ramesh, then India’s rural minister, screened a documentary on Coffee Table Books.
- He has received many awards including the Bravery Award from FM 104. He has also received honours from the Indian Federation, Indian coaching factory Chennai Friends Football Club and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
Sylvester Peter receives honour from Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry
- In 2021, he appeared in the Karamveer special episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 12 along with social worker Anoop Khanna and Indian actress Raveena Tandon.
Sylvester Peter as Kaun Banega Crorepati
- His favorite quote is:
Changing lives through love and football!”
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education