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Janine van Wyk
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“White girls played hockey and netball but my love was always football.”
Janine van Wyk (born 1987) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The nearest women’s team I could play for was in a township and as the only white girl it was difficult at first. I had to learn a different culture and background and a whole different language of the game. I had never seen such living conditions in my life. Some of the girls didn’t have any shoes or football boots and I was getting football boots every second or third month. It made me realise how privileged I was and what I had.”
Janine van Wyk (born 1987) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Janine van Wyk: a life of smashing down barriers in South Africa The Guardian (10 May 2023)
“At first it was really difficult to fit in. The boys wouldn't pass me the ball, they didn't accept me into the team so I was kind of isolated from everything.”
Janine van Wyk (born 1987) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The reason I continued was the determination of wanting to do well. I knew I had it in me to be a good player. I wasn't weak, I could kick a ball and I just loved playing the game.”
Janine van Wyk (born 1987) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: South Africa captain Janine van Wyk's journey to the Women's World Cup BBC Sport (6 June 2019)
“Nothing worth having comes easy and I worked hard to make my dream a reality.”
Janine van Wyk (born 1987) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I believe in living a life that’s free of the fear of judgement, the fear of criticism and the fear of not being enough. And when fear does creep in, I confront it and fight back against it.”
Janine van Wyk (born 1987) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I believe that women have an inner strength and are able to accomplish anything we put our minds to. Be yourself, be a leader, be courageous and strong, take risks and trust that you can achieve anything you want.”
Janine van Wyk (born 1987) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The core principle of the dream was to create opportunities for girls of all ages to play football in a comfortable environment, where each player is encouraged and motivated to participate and give their best according to their ability.”
Janine van Wyk (born 1987) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When I was younger, there were many times when I felt isolated and not part of the team because I am a woman. There have been so many barriers but I have continuously let my passion and my love of the game shine through.”
Janine van Wyk (born 1987) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: JANINE'S FEARLESS SOCCER JOURNEY AND ON EMPOWERING GIRLS THROUGH SOCCER First For Women (15 September 2023)
“You know, when you see yourself being able to compete against boys you automatically become confident in yourself as a girl.”
Janine van Wyk (born 1987) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“No road to success is smooth.”
Janine van Wyk (born 1987) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Any athlete will tell you that. It’s all about sacrifices and hard work and dealing with disappointment and all kinds of failures.”
Janine van Wyk (born 1987) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Most of all what has kept me alive is my passion and love for the game.”
Janine van Wyk (born 1987) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: WH Exclusive: Janine van Wyk Reflects On Her Brilliant Career Women's Health (7 December 2023)
“Without this sport I am not sure where life would’ve taken me. Everything I am and have achieved is through this beautiful game.”
Janine van Wyk (born 1987) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I started playing from a young age with the boys who moulded me into a strong and bold woman. They shaped me into what I am today and to stand out among the rest.”
Janine van Wyk (born 1987) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Women are powerful and strong.”
Janine van Wyk (born 1987) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I believe that Africa has quality and phenomenal talent that clubs abroad are benefitting from because of the lack of high-level competitions in our respective countries.”
Janine van Wyk (born 1987) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: JVW OPENS UP ON WOMEN’S MONTH janinevanwyk.com (25 August 2020)
“Football is my life and I wouldn't want to live without it. Every day is an opportunity to get better, whether you are injured and you want to heal to get better, or you don't have confidence and you need to be that better player.”
Janine van Wyk (born 1987) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I just take every day as a new opportunity for me to be a better player and give the best I can towards the game.”
Janine van Wyk (born 1987) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I want to help develop young girls -- and not necessarily [only] young girls, but players in general, and just share my expertise and my knowledge that I have gained over the years to other female football players.”
Janine van Wyk (born 1987) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: SA legend Janine van Wyk driven through injury hell by love of football ESPN (8 March 2021)