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I met her for the first time at National Sports Academy, preparing for the Commonwealth Games.
“You are from North East, right? I've heard it's beautiful,” I tried to strike up a conversation.
She smiled, “I'm from Imphal. North East is a direction, not a city.”
There was an unparalleled dedication in her practice sessions. “Seems you will earn a number of Golds this season,” I winked.
“I have to. Today, I'm just a girl from North East. A Gold for my country, and I'll be hailed as an Indian athlete. Indian – that's the identity I need, and deserve.”
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