After winning in all badminton categories at the Arctic Winter Games, Nunavut player Davidee Kudluarok is eager to share his experience.
SA国际影视传媒淚 started playing badminton when I was 10 years old, just before high school. Growing up I played hockey as well, but badminton was my favourite,SA国际影视传媒 said Kudluarok.
In Sanikiluaq, where Kudluarok grew up, the gymnasium opened four times a week for badminton practice.
SA国际影视传媒淢e and my cousins would usually go every single time it was open honestly,SA国际影视传媒 said the badminton player.
Badminton competition categories at the Arctic Winter Games include singles, doubles and mixed doubles. The competition begins with round-robin play, followed by a medal round. A team contingent includes eight players and two coaches.
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The badminton player said he always looks up to his favorite athlete in the sport, Viktor Axelsen, who competes representing Denmark.
When asked if he ever thought he would win three gold medals at the AWG when he first started practicing, Kudluarok answered SA国际影视传媒淣o, definitely not.SA国际影视传媒
The athlete advises anyone who wants to pursue their dreams in sports to SA国际影视传媒渒eep working hard because it will pay off.SA国际影视传媒
Kudluarok was asked to be the Nunavut flag bearer at the closing ceremony.