My grandson just won two national sports championships and a state championship in his country for his age group (12 and under). He is dedicated, determined, and disciplined. He works very hard at what he does and has, since winning the championship attracted the coaches he needs to keep him at the level he wants to be competing. He did not wait for someone gives him an opportunity. He went out and created one for himself.
His parents have supported him in his dreams and do not push him, and they help him understand that he now has a responsibility to those who have chosen to sponsor him. He worked hard to get three sponsors before he entered and won the championship and he is working hard to keep their trust. I told his mom the other day that since he is a national champion he is now a role model for younger athletes. She said, she knows this and has told him that and she said that he is accepting the responsibility. We hope that his behaviour will do him and his parents proud.
Life is full of surprises, we never thought that he would be as good as he is. We are looking forward to seeing him when he comes to visit with his parents in January, but rather than spend time idle visiting he and his parents will be working on his training for about half the time they are here. As grandparents, we are very proud and hope that he achieves his dream of going to the next Olympics and if he continues to exhibit his dedication, determination and discipline we are sure he will be there. I always wanted to go back to Italy so I am looking forward to being there when he is competing.
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