Tanyaradzwa Muzinda
Tanyaradzwa Adel Muzinda (born 31 August 2004 in Harare) is a Zimbabwean motocross rider. She has won the award for junior sportswoman of the year at the 2015 edition of the Annual Sports Awards. She is the first woman in Zimbabwean motocross history to have won a championship race.
Quotes
[edit]- "I can compare myself and relate to Mutesi, the Queen of Katwe when she had international chess tournaments. She was made fun of because of her background, but that didn't stop her from doing what she loved."
- "This 15-year-old biker took on a men's world of Motocross and left them in the dust", CNN (September 9, 2019)
- "My advice to young girls who want to get into motocross or any sport is to always remember where you came from. The road is not easy, not everyone wishes the best for you or will support you. Always keep your head up and remember to never give up! Everything takes time, sacrifice, and determination. It will all be worth it in the end."
- "FASTER THAN FAST - AN INTERVIEW WITH TANYA MUZINDA" (September 9, 2020)
- "Motocross is a sport that you barely hear about especially in Africa and few girls are exposed to it. I wanted to inspire girls out there and show them that anything is possible if you put your mind and heart to it. I have experienced gender criticism from a lot of people because of the sport that l play. I know a lot of sports that girls want to try motocross but fear to do it because of what people will say. I want to change that."
- "FASTER THAN FAST - AN INTERVIEW WITH TANYA MUZINDA" (September 9, 2020)
Quotes about her
[edit]- Tanyaradzwa started racing at the age of five and is the first female to have won a motocross championship in Zimbabwe since it was started in 1957. She finished second in the 2012 championship season.
- Her commitment to giving back comes from her father who always encouraged her to help others.
- "This 15-year-old biker took on a men's world of Motocross and left them in the dust", CNN (September 9, 2019)
- She is a brave girl. The way she is organised and determined is so amazing. She gives me a reason to empower women. It is at this age that they need to know that nothing can stop them just because they are girls. If she beats boys then nothing can stop her.
- "Tanya thrives on speed", The Herald (September 7, 2013)
- AN AFRICAN GIRL WITH THE DREAM OF BECOMING AN INTERNATIONAL MOTOCROSS ATHLETE
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