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The County Tyrone native, a keen golfer himself, watched his fellow sportsman from Northern Ireland claim the green jacket on television and was struck by McIlroy's determination in completing the career Grand Slam.

This catapulted the Boom writers onto the world stage, transforming them into household names throughout Latin America, “like film or pop stars, sportsmen or politicians.”

Those sportsmen brought dissent where it needed to be heard: in the face of power, during their brightest moments, at risk to their livelihoods.

"I was not scared. I've been a sportsman so I thought I would be OK. But it was the toughest section," said Gurpreet.

She admits it was a lonely time, but she found support from two sportsmen who had been through similar experiences.