A 12-year-old boy in China, who suffered burns covering 97% of his body in a fire, is practicing badminton daily with the dream of becoming a champion. Despite enduring constant pain, he is determined to achieve his goal.

A boy in eastern China who survived catastrophic burns is battling daily pain on the badminton court, determined to become a champion like his idol Lin Dan. Xuanxuan, 12, from Jinan in Shandong province, was asleep with his family when a fire tore through his parents’ small noodle shop six years ago, Qilu Evening News reported. He suffered the worst injuries, with burns covering 97 per cent of his body, while his parents and younger sister were also injured. His mother told the mainland media...