Against the Odds
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  • Reads 9
  • Votes 1
  • Parts 1
  • Time 14m
Ongoing, First published Oct 24, 2024
Sijan Shrestha, a talented young footballer from Nepal, dreams of reaching the heights of professional football-a seemingly impossible feat in a country where the sport lacks infrastructure and global attention. But when his family moves to Europe to provide him with the opportunity of a lifetime, Sijan finds himself facing challenges beyond anything he could have imagined.

Thrown into a world where competition is fierce and expectations are high, Sijan must learn to navigate a foreign culture, prove himself in the cutthroat world of European football, and deal with the pressure placed upon him by his family, his home country, and himself. Along the way, he battles self-doubt, physical strain, and the weight of responsibility.

As Sijan's journey unfolds, he finds solace in unexpected friendships and rekindles old ones, including his connection with Divyani, a girl who had always believed in him. But with every step forward, the pressure mounts, and Sijan must decide how far he's willing to go to achieve his dreams-and whether the cost is too high.

This is a story about chasing dreams, facing adversity, and finding your way when the world seems against you. Can Sijan overcome the odds to become the footballer he's destined to be? Or will the weight of expectations crush his spirit before he even gets the chance?
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