Hadi Mardikian moved with his family from North Vancouver, B.C., to Petitcodiac, N.B., in August 2024 to be closer to family in Nova Scotia.

He joined Codiac Soccer almost immediately, finding community and success.

"Since moving here, I've had opportunities that I never would have had in B.C, and … I'm so grateful," said Mardikian.

He played for Codiac's under-17 team. He also represented New Brunswick at this past summer's Canada Games in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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So, it came as a surprise when Codiac Soccer was informed by Soccer Canada that Mardikian wouldn't be able to play in the under-17 national championships in Kamloops, B.C.

"To find out at this eleventh hour is a real setback for the team and for the boys, Hadi in

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