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"We also need to be clear on our goals and vision. As well as outlining our present and future goals, both on and off the pitch. That will show our determination, drive, and success potential. Unique value proposition by emphasising our unique promoting points, such as our abilities, character, or community service, helps companies see how supporting us will enhance their brand."

"Although there have been notable advancements in women’s sport sponsorship, more work remains until women’s sports are on level with men’s sports. I think the following actions can be made to guarantee that more funds are allocated to supporting female athletes."

"Increased internet and television coverage of women’s sports can draw in new sponsors, viewers, and sources of income. It is important to encourage sponsors to develop focused advertising strategies that highlight the distinctive qualities and experiences of female athletes"

"Organisations ought to launch targeted campaigns and programs aimed at assisting female athletes and women’s sports. Governments as well as companies can fund grassroots initiatives, top athlete development, and the infrastructure of women’s sports. The idea that women’s sports are truly less important or marketable must be eliminated."

"My goal is to build myself as a reliable player and solidify my spot on the national squad. Make myself a consistent player and join the team for the 2025 World Cup."

"It’s a dream come true"

"We have prepared well for this one and we have showed that we can play with the best. This is what this tournament is all about, proving that we belong."

"It will be good for us to train against France, as they are in the middle of their current campaign and will be full of speed and intensity, whilst we have not played together since the WXV. Also, as you can see, the weather is quite nice now to play rugby"

"The trick for the weekend will be to look to what we want to achieve and to go out there and enjoy it."

"That's the main reason, or part of, why I'm here – that I can provide for my family and I can provide for myself being in this environment"

"So, yes, this environment does not require me to go and look for work, this is my work. And every rugby player would appreciate that, especially for women in the country"

"I went to the University of KwaZulu-Natal, and that's where I started playing rugby in my final year. My mom did not want me to play any sport before I got my degree and qualification."

"But she was happy with me playing as soon as rugby wanted to pay for my tertiary fees, so that's how I started playing, and I played for the Sharks for over nine years before I now joined the Bulls Daisies"

"I mean, equity is what it’s about in business. For them to be able to have equity at this young of age, I think that that’s power.”"

"I grew up with two older brothers who excelled at every single thing. And so, their shadows were very large and daunting at times."

"You're gonna live longer than the ball is bouncing, God willing, and so there's a whole lot of life after basketball. So you kinda have to learn how to be a good human and, I can't think of a better person than coach Summitt that modeled that."

"The pace, spacing, physicality, and overall athleticism have all taken major leaps, making the women’s game faster, deeper, and more dynamic than ever."

"I want to win and play always at my best, regardless the opponent."

"If young girls see me as their model of course it makes me happy."

"Sport game a lot."

"Don't let small obstacles to stop you. Believe in yourself!"

"No matter the progress I have done, as person and athlete, that childish excitment is still with me."

"I keep my focus on what is important."

"When you really want something you have to do everything that is necessary to achieve that."

"Talent is one thing, but if you want to be on the top you have to work every day. Otherwise the talent will be wasted."

"So starting from the domestic games, coming into national games, I’ve just been determined to keep my game on point and grow so much from it. I then took motivation from my teammates and learned from them"

"I’m one of the youngest players in this team. So I’m always talking with the most experienced player.So staying with them in the same environment just motivates me. And then the thing that they say to me is something that motivates a person. So I think that’s also the thing that they advise me on.That’s the thing that keeps me going"

"Not every woman marries for love and come on, a wedding ring won’t magically heal a cheater"

"I even get DMs from side chicks who say they feel seen and wives who were ‘driven’ out of their marriages by infidelity"

"That’s the power of fiction. You never know who’s going to see themselves in it"

"I want readers to feel something, anything, even if it’s messy"

"There’s room for soft love stories where women leave when they should. But there’s also room for the stories where women stay too long, love too hard, forgive too much and sacrifice more than they should"

"I write to entertain but I like it when readers feel something, even if it’s anger or annoyance"

"That’s what I hope my work keeps doing. Not just telling stories but building relationships between like-minded people"

"Sometimes when readers get mad at my characters, I think maybe it’s not the fictional girl they’re angry at, maybe it’s their younger self. Or their sister. Or their best friend. That reflection, that truth, that’s what I’m chasing."

"I don’t write with the aim of teaching a lesson,but if people take something meaningful from it, then I’m happy"

"These stories are fiction, yes, but they’re also a mirror. They are a reflection of the emotional reality many people live in silence"

"My characters are not just figments of imagination; they are reflections of real people navigating relatable dilemmas. They deal with real-world issues such as love triangles, societal pressures, abuse and the pretensions around monogamy. I explore the shades of grey in human relationships because love is never black and white. It can be messy, beautiful and sometimes tragic"

"The duality of cultures shows up in my characters. I love capturing their internal battles. They often grapple with balancing their cultural heritage against the pressures of modern life"

"Every story deserves to be told, and every writer deserves a platform"

"My stories have become a source of solace, laughter, and reflection for many, creating an intimate bond between me and my readers"

"Each award feels like a recognition of all the passion and energy I pour into my stories"

"I love entanglements because that’s how it is in the real world."

"More lovers out there are dribbling or being dribbled, it’s the order of love these days"

"You run a good race, you win and it’s one of the most amazing moments of your life and then you face the questions. It’s very hard.”"

"If you don’t have the mentality you won’t win."

"You might not win the start but you can win the race."

"The sprinters are more like gladiators but I don’t really miss the heptathlon. I like to beat the tough girls."

"When they line up it's just eight women that want to run fast, that's it."

"I don’t like sprinting."