The 6’4” shuttler isn’t the quintessential prodigy. He did not win a National Championship in any age category. But he has beaten the world’s best in recent weeks, showing he belongs on the big stage. What does the 21-year-old need to contend for badminton’s most prestigious tournaments?
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