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Olufunke Oshonaike

17 quotes

“I am pained that our female players are not matching up with their male counterparts in terms of standard and quality. When we started some years back, we were so disciplined and determined but these days, our players are not ready to work hard and maintain discipline. This is one of my priorities for now and that is why I will like to tutor them so that they can imbibe the characteristics that aided some of us to still be playing now.”
Olufunke Oshonaike (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I always remember where I am coming from and the fact that for me to move up in life I have to be focused and steadfast. I am not a star, I just want to be the best.”
Olufunke Oshonaike (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I represented my school at a competition and was honoured by the headmaster of the school, Mr G.O. Taiwo, who asked me to come out and said a lot of good things about me in front of my school mates. I decided on that day that I stood to gain everything from the game of table tennis, so I must remain focused to be counted among the best.”
Olufunke Oshonaike (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“For the women, l think there are lots of up and coming players but the only thing they are lacking is exposure. They are a bit inexperienced such that they are doing it their own way. They need coaches that will guide them because the way they are playing here is not the same way they are playing abroad. There’s scientific approach to the game. We equally need better facilities. The tables we are using here are a bit slow to the ones that are used in international competitions. Our girls are coming up but they still have more to learn. Government must equally support the game.”
Olufunke Oshonaike (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I was not happy that the ministry dropped the female team from going to the 2018 Commonwealth Games. I allowed it and some other factors to affect me in Kenya and I lost in the quarter-finals; I came fifth for the very first time.”
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“My most exciting time was when I won four gold medals for Nigeria at the 2003 All Africa Games with my child only six months old, and also winning the Africa championship in 2016.”
Olufunke Oshonaike (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I won’t allow my kids to represent Nigeria of today. But if they want to, I won’t stop them.”
Olufunke Oshonaike (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I was physically, sexually, emotionally and mentally abused. This man beat me for more than three years and I remember always going to UNILAG [University of Lagos] with a battered face but I still never gave up on TT, men or life.”
Olufunke Oshonaike (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It doesn’t affect me in any way because what I’m doing right now is to enjoy myself, to play good table tennis, to see that I am motivating all the younger women that in any situation they can still be what they want to be. Even married, unmarried, with children whatever they are going through even with age they can still be what they want to be.”
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Recorded in: [https://www.busybuddiesng.com/2019-ittf-challenge-plus-nigeria-open-let-me-live-my-life-oshonaike-fires-back-at-critics-audio/
“I’ve been going through depression in my life and people don’t know this. They see me smile and play table tennis, but people can’t tell what I’m going through.”
Olufunke Oshonaike (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I started playing table tennis on bricks, then I moved to anything that looked like tables.”
Olufunke Oshonaike (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Nothing gives me more joy than seeing all the young, poor players happy with the little I gave them.”
Olufunke Oshonaike (born 1975) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: A Quote extracted from her shared story with ITTF Foundation on the successful hosting of the Funke Oshonaike Foundation’s first tournament and clinic in 2017.
“Nobody can understand young female athletes more than female administrators and female coaches.”
Olufunke Oshonaike (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I’ve been through racism, discrimination, violence and abuses from men. […] I’ve been through a lot in my life as a woman. I gave love but I was abandoned when I needed help – but all that I’ve been through made me better and stronger. I am a survivor!”
Olufunke Oshonaike (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Always carry yourself in high esteem. You can be who you want to be with determination, dedication and discipline. Never allow anybody to pull you down. The world is like a rollercoaster, never give up on your dream. Stay away from negative people and anything or anyone that’s telling you that you can’t make it because you’re a woman. Remember, you’re you and you’re unique.”
Olufunke Oshonaike (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Table tennis gave me a better life.”
Olufunke Oshonaike (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“He (my husband) is the reason why I am waxing stronger in the game because he did not ask me to replace my love for table tennis for him. He taught me how to multiply my love for table tennis and my family. I think my husband met me playing the game and l think the most important thing is love. He loves me so much and knows that l love table tennis so much. He has never for once, since we got married, attempted to stop me from playing the game. He appreciates what l do and would always be by my side when l am playing to give his support. I have a very good family and l am very proud of my family. Believe it or not, l don’t want to be in any other family than this and l thank God for that. I have a loving husband that can die for me and two wonderful boys that make me happy each passing day. I am happy and very satisfied.”
Olufunke Oshonaike (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source