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It was a beautiful, sunny morning. I was playing basketball with my friends. A tall guy was watching us play. He came to us and asked me, "Do you want to practice basketball?" I said,“ Yes, of course". He said, "I am a qualified basketball coach. You can come and join my team." Same day after getting back home, I asked my mom If I could join the basketball team. She agreed. The next day, I met the coach and started getting trained with him. I was the first girl to join the group. At first, I was not so good at shooting, passing, and even dribbling. I practiced every day to get better. 

One day, while we were having the game, my coach said that now I was improving my dribbling, and guess what? I was the only one to shoot 9 points on my team while the other team scored 4 points. Of course, I was the offensive star, but I still need to improve my skills to get better and feel like I will be able to win awards. We were practicing our obstacle course.

One day, the coach told us about the competition being planned in our community. So we started practicing for the competition. The next day, when our session was over, my friends said “ Let's go to the playground and play badminton.” I said “ Guys, our competition is right around the corner. I suggest we stay here and practice dribbling, shooting, and most importantly passing. We will be able to win this competition.” “ Kavya is right. We still need to improve a lot of skills so let's practice with Kavya!”, my friends said. We kept on practicing until we got home. 

My mom was impressed with me and so I keep improving my skills with my friends everyday. Before the competition, we have to take a lot of rest in order to have a lot of energy because each round is gonna get harder. I took a 10hr rest so I will be energetic and not be tired before the competition. I was the first one there to reach so I could practice before the judges came.

Sunday was the most awaited day for me. On the day of my basketball competition. I competed with my friends Viyati, Viaan, Ojasvi, Ira, Shiv and other players. At 4, we started with the obstacle course, where we had to do many hard obstacles. At 5, we had a competition where each player should be able to shoot at least eight baskets. At 5.30, we played a normal game called the scrimmage, where we were divided into teams. Then, the judges gave out the certificate with their signatures. We even took a group photo with them.

 	When we were playing scrimmage, I was the only one who shot and became the offensive player. Everyone was excited and nervous, and so was I. In the obstacle course, I was so good. I finished it in 47 seconds. Nobody was able to beat my timing. The judges took their time deciding who was going to get the awards. There are only 3 trophies, 1 offensive medal, 2 defensive medal, and 1 improved player. We all were excited and waiting for the results of who got the awards.

While having my game, we were playing girls vs boys and the boys are our rivals who we have to beat. We got so many points that we beat our rivals. It was like at least 7 - 8 points to beat our rivals. We were so happy and it felt like we were in the final. It was like a dream come true. Our parents were super happy and our coach and the judges were impressed with us!

Then, the judges called the players who will have the awards and there were only three trophies in three different categories. I was the one who got the trophy in my category. I got the trophies and an offensive medal since I beat everyone in the obstacle race and scrimmage. At 6, we all celebrated our achievements. 

I wanted to take the photo with my friends Viyati, Ojasvi, Viaan, Ira, Shiv, and me and have the judges sign in my autograph book. I was so happy that I can’t wait to tell all my friends at school and where I live and especially my whole family!! My mom and dad were so happy and excited.

My friends were so happy that I received the overall trophy.“ OMG! Congratulations Kavya on getting the trophy and the offensive medal!” Viyati said. “ Same Kavya!” says Ojasvi and my other friends. “Thank you so much. Congratulations also!!” I said to my friends. This was my first basketball competition. My parents were also so proud of me. I hope I will get many more awards in the future and make them proud.