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Freyja Maren| Sports Writer

Behind every student athlete, there are parents that are trying their best to support their child’s dream. This is true for a badminton player, Rezwan S. Ponteno, who transferred schools in South Cotabato because his parents could no longer find a job here in General Santos City. Even though Rezwan has the talent and passion for badminton, he is also a player that stands out here in GenSan, but financial burden forced his family to move to another city.

GenSan’s “lost gold” Former Star; Is now for South Cotabato

Freyja Maren| Sports Writer

In the quiet dawns of South Cotabato’s training courts, a young athlete discovered that greatness often begins in silence. Before crowds knew his skill, he was a boy in General Santos City battling financial hardships and limited opportunities—struggles that made his love for badminton feel both precious and painfully out of reach.