Champion's Spirit

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00:00CHAMPION SPIRIT
00:03Myra, a nine-year-old girl, was not only a brilliant student, but was also a well-behaved child.
00:12She participated in all the activities of her school.
00:17Sasha had a lovable friend, Myra.
00:21Both studied in the same class and were also neighbors.
00:27For most of the time in the day, they were together.
00:32Both the girls were eager to learn skating, so they joined skating classes at the Winter Skating Academy.
00:42Mr. Max was the chief coach there.
00:46He gave them all the tips for becoming a good skater.
00:52Initially, they found it difficult to balance on skates.
00:57Sometimes they would fall. Sometimes they would slip.
01:03Sasha was really passionate about skating winning gold medal at the inter-school meet because her dream.
01:14In due course, both Myra and Sasha improved their speeds and both became expert skaters.
01:22However, Myra was faster of the two.
01:27Then they started participating in competitions where they won many medals.
01:35Soon, an inter-school skating competition was announced where students of different schools were invited to participate.
01:44Trials were held.
01:46Both the girls gave excellent performance at the trials and were selected.
01:53They practiced day and night for the match.
01:59The day for the competition arrived.
02:02The atmosphere was festive.
02:05The children from many schools all alike came to participate.
02:10Sasha and Myra were selected for the same age group category.
02:16The race was announced.
02:19The participants had to get ready for the race.
02:23Sasha and Myra also wore skates and the helmets and started for the rank.
02:30Suddenly, Sasha fell down.
02:34What happened, Sasha? Are you okay?
02:37Myra was taken aback.
02:40I don't know how I tripped, said Sasha.
02:44Maybe there's a problem with my skates.
02:48Saying this, she turned her foot to examine her skate.
02:52She was shocked to see her skate broken.
02:57Tears rolled down her cheeks.
02:59She thought it was all over for her.
03:02How will I fulfill my cherished dream, she thought to herself.
03:08Myra also felt very bad.
03:11She couldn't bear Sasha's disappointment and sorrow.
03:15Both of them were eagerly waiting for this day, but now her dear friend was in deep dejection.
03:23At that time, an announcement was made and all the participants of their group were called into the rank.
03:31But Myra didn't move.
03:34She was absorbed in deep thought.
03:37Suddenly, she got up and began to unbuckle her skates.
03:42Sasha, who had still not recovered from the shock, looked surprised.
03:48Then Myra did something which stumped Sasha and left her gaping.
03:53She started tying the skates on Sasha's feet.
03:57Sasha pulled her feet back in bewilderment.
04:01What are you doing, Myra, she said.
04:04You will participate in the competition with my skates, she declared.
04:09No, no, this is not possible, Sasha protested.
04:14My skate has broken down, so I will withdraw from the competition, not you.
04:20But Myra was insistent.
04:22Sasha, winning a gold medal in this competition is your cherished dream, not mine.
04:28I, too, am yearning to see you a winner.
04:31So get ready without any fuss, there is already a second call for the participants.
04:37Sasha was numb.
04:39What could she say?
04:41She was overwhelmed with love and gratitude for her loving friend.
04:45How lucky she was to have such a noble and generous friend.
04:50She let Myra tie the skates on her feet.
04:53Then she embraced Myra and started for the rink with moist eyes.
04:58The referee blew the whistle and the race started.
05:02It was a five-lap race.
05:05Sasha was in the third position.
05:08Emotion still ran high in her heart.
05:11She had not yet regained her composure.
05:14However, she maintained her position in the first two rounds.
05:19But when the third round started, Sasha saw Myra looking at her with expectant eyes.
05:26Sasha resolved to herself, I must win this race for Myra.
05:31This thought inspired her to skate with redoubled energy.
05:36Soon, she overtook the girl in the second position.
05:40They were in the final lap now.
05:43She was behind the front runner just by a fraction of a second.
05:47Sasha sailed on her skates with all the energy she could muster.
05:53Just before the finish line, she piped the front runner.
05:58Whistle blew and the race was over.
06:02Sasha had won.
06:04There was a loud applause.
06:06It was a time for the prize-giving ceremony.
06:09Elated, Sasha stood on the podium to receive the medal.
06:14She could see the beaming faces of her parents.
06:17She also saw Myra waving proudly at her.
06:21She looked smilingly at Myra.
06:24Something was going on in Sasha's head.
06:27As the chief guest was about to give the gold medal to Sasha,
06:32she said something in his ear.
06:34He looked amused and nodded.
06:37There was an announcement for Myra to come to the podium.
06:41Friends, I am pleased to present before you a real champion.
06:46She is a girl who has a champion spirit.
06:49This noble-hearted girl has sacrificed her chance of participation for her dearest friend,
06:56said the chief guest gleefully.
06:59Then he narrated the whole incident.
07:02No sooner, there was a loud applause and a standing ovation for the little champion of champions.
07:10Moral, true happiness comes when we make our near and dear ones happy.