2. As per the direction given by Ram Narayan, Tarun went to the Nehru stadium to check the
details of the coming race. When he reached there he happened to hear a detailed announcement
about the race. What would be that likely announcement?
Answers
Answer:“Son, I have been watching you for the past 45 minutes,” continued Ram Narayan,
“and, I see a good future in you.”
Tarun could not help but blush.
“All you need to do is keep that passion burning in you and never give up. Have you
joined some training school?”
Tarun’s smile turned to distress. “A training school is very expensive, Sir, and I am
unemployed,” said Tarun, feeling happy that he could joke even in these circumstances.
But Ram Narayan seemed pretty serious, “I can train you if you want, but I have one
condition.”
“What condition?” Tarun’s voice showed a sense of urgency.
“There is a race on the Children’s Day at the Nehru Stadium. Children of your age are
competing there. If you win that race, I will start training you,” said Ram Narayan.
“That is no big deal,’ thought Tarun. “I will, I will Sir!”, he heard himself say with
complete conviction.
“Fine, boy! It is my job to get you entry in the race and remember yours to win it. Tell
me, what is your name?”, asked Ram Narayan.
“Tarun…Tarun Kapoor, Sir.”
“Tarun, I will meet you here after five days to give you your participation card. All the
best,” said Ram Narayan and left.
The next day brought a new ray of hope. Tarun got up early, had milk and before his
mother could finish her query on what he was up to, he ran out and went to the Nehru
Stadium to check the details of the race. He was very happy indeed.
Tarun started preparing with zeal. Every day he would get up at four in the morning and
run ten miles. In the evenings, he would time himself according to the 1000 metre
distance prescribed by the competition. He wanted everything to be perfect. He also
wanted someone to back him up and so he told his mother everything.
Tarun practiced vigorously for five days, and then met Ram Narayan to collect his
participation card. Tarun gazed at the piece of paper which meant so much to him. No
matter what, he had to win this race. He wanted to show his father that he was not really
the black sheep of the family and that; he could be good at something at least.
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