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and replied, “Don’t worry, Nara. I believe you can get

through this.”

After a recovery period, Nara returned to the
court. At first, he struggled to adjust to his not-yet-fully

healed condition. But with consistent training and

unshaken spirit, Nara managed to overcome all
challenges.

At the junior national championship, Nara

reached the final round. His opponent was a well-known

player from another club. The match was intense, with
both players chasing points and taking turns leading the

score. In the end, Nara won and became the champion.

Nara never forgot his childhood dream of
becoming like his uncle. He wanted to make his family

and country proud in the world of badminton. He

believed that with continuous training and determination,
his dream would one day come true.

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