Favela kid Coelho helps make badminton a smash in Brazil
TOKYO: Ygor Coelho grew up avoiding bullets in his Rio favela - now his exploits on the badminton court are inspiring Brazilians to pick up a racquet and try the sport themselves.
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TOKYO: Ygor Coelho grew up avoiding bullets in his Rio favela - now his exploits on the badminton court are inspiring Brazilians to pick up a racquet and try the sport themselves.
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