In an interview with CNA, Pranav Madhaik’s dad recalls his son's passion for badminton – and the heart-wrenching days leading to the 14-year-old's death.
Mr Prem Singh Madhaik and Mrs Madhaik in their home next to a photo of their late son Pranav Madhaik. SINGAPORE: When Pranav Madhaik first joined his primary school's badminton team, his teacher asked him to do up a drawing of his ambitions.
The school has promised to undertake a detailed investigation and to thoroughly review its safety protocols. “We couldn't even talk to him," said Mr Madhaik. For the next six days, he continued hoping that his son would recover and be well again. Seeing the number of people who came to send him off on Wednesday, Mr Madhaik said he could tell that his son was loved by peers and teachers.Pranav was devoted to badminton, a journey which started as early as in Kindergarten 2 when he watched his elder brother and father play the sport daily at a park near their house.
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