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My name is Sachin, and I was born and raised in India, where I completed my early education. In 2015, I passed my school intermediate exams and began pursuing a dream that had been with me since childhood — to join the Indian Army. This ambition led me to prepare for the Indian Army and Indian Police recruitment, including intense physical training and running. I vividly recall setting my alarm for 3 AM on cold December mornings. My grandfather would be sleeping beside me, and with his loving voice, he’d often say, “What will you do waking up so early in this cold? Sleep for another hour or two and wake up at 5 AM to go for your run; it’s freezing outside.” But I was determined. I would respond, “I need to reach the field on time for my run, where my teammates are waiting for me.” The field, located 12 kilometers away from my home, was where we would meet every morning. No matter how cold it was, I would cycle that distance, pushing myself to my limits. The year was 2015, and I remembe...