-excerpt- This past October, my sister Zahra and I competed in a National Sports Tournament in Dallas, Texas, and qualified to play in the Golden Jubilee Games, to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in July 2012!!! What did we actually compete in, you ask. Badminton.
Yea yea, start poking fun and giggling.
Though badminton may not be considered a competitive sport by most, it is a very mentally taxing and strategic game that requires a lot of training and practice to master. My sister and I started playing back in high school and have kept up with the sport while in college. Every now and then we’ll play in tournaments and this one just happened to take us to the International Golden Jubilee Games! We will be representing Team USA while playing Women’s Singles and Doubles Badminton.
–snip– I am asking you for your support to help us in funding this trip; any contribution, both small and large, will bring me and my sister one step closer to fulfilling this dream of ours: performing on the grandest stage of them all.
Ismailimail 
I have also followed on the preparations for the games, participation in the games, etc from the 1st IIG played in Kenya to now. To the sisters and other athletes – my very best in your preparations – hold fast to the principles and ethics of our faith, be sincere and show the highest regard to the concept of “universal brother & sisterhood. May you all “succeed” in this endeavor.
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Thank you so much for the encouragement Minaz!
We really appreciate it!
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