The narrow-minded society in our country has rarely believed in Nepalese athletes flourishing. Even though the national teams and players have made progress in recent times, there certainly remains an aura of skepticism amongst the general crowd. Even for those who do pursue their dreams, balancing their regular schooling with sports can be hectic. Nevertheless, Abhilasha Bista, an 18-year-old international tennis player from our country, has managed to proceed in her quest to become a professional while being a regular student.