Melbourne teenager Thomas Nguyen has a dream of becoming a Pokémon and is training hard for the Melbourne Regional Championships, a highly competitive event in the Pokémon scene in Australia.
While many of his school friends are dreaming of becoming sports stars or celebrities, Melbourne teenager Thomas Nguyen has another goal: to become a Pokémon , created in 1996, is among the biggest media franchises in the world, with products ranging from video games and movies to merchandise and jet aircraft livery. But it has also spawned a hugely competitive scene that is thriving in Australia , and creating pathways for young people like Thomas to chase their dreams."They don't like it.
They'd rather me study than do this, to be honest," he said.The Melbourne teenager's passion for the game has pushed him to train harder than ever with one goal in the distance, the Melbourne Regional Championships. Hundreds of Pokémon players are expected to gather in at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in February for the event, not only to fight over the thousands of dollars up for grabs, but also for the chance to qualify for Pokémon's biggest even
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