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Have you won any medals? What are the levels to be accomplished to become an international sportsperson?

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Have you won any medals? What are the levels to be accomplished to become an international sportsperson?

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Yes, I have won three medals. To become an international sportsperson, one has to clear district, regional and national level sports contests.

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Chapter 2.1: The Queen of Boxing - Warm Up [Page 34]

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Chapter 2.1 The Queen of Boxing
Warm Up | Q 2. | Page 34

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