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Quinton de Kock Explains His Stand On Taking The Knee: Full Statement

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Quinton de Kock Explains His Stand On Taking The Knee: Full Statement

South African goalkeeper batsman Quinton Decock apologized to his teammates and fans on Thursday for his decision to withdraw from the West Indies in the ongoing Super 12 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup. de Kock explained the reasons behind his decision in a statement, which was posted on Twitter by Cricket South Africa. De Cock once said that if he could “help educate others and make their lives better”, he was “very happy” to kneel down.

This is Quinton De Cock’s complete statement” “I want to first apologize to my teammates and the fans returning home. I never wanted this to be a problem for Quinton. I understand the importance of fighting racism, and I also understand our responsibility as players to give an example. If kneeling helps educate others and make their lives better, I would be happy to do so. In any case, I did not play against the West Indies, especially the West Indies itself.

This does not mean that no one is respected. Some people may not understand that we were hit by this problem on the way to the game on Tuesday morning. I apologize for all the hurt, confusion, and anger that I caused. Until now, I have remained silent on this very important issue. But I think I have explained a little bit. For those who don’t know, I come from a mixed family. My half-sister is of color, and my stepmother is black.

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For me, the life of black people has been very important since I was born. It’s not just because there is an international movement. The rights and equality of all people are more important than any individual. I have understood since I was young that we all have rights, and these rights are very important. When I was told that we had to do it the way we were told, I felt that my rights were taken away. Since we chatted with the board last night, very emotional, I think we also have a better understanding of their intentions.

I hope this will happen sooner, because what happened on match day could have been avoided. I know I want to set an example. We have been told before that we can choose to do what we want to do. I choose to leave my ideas to myself, thinking of the pride of playing for my family and my country.

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Sania Mirza reflects on the challenges of being famous. She prioritizes her son Izhaan, striving to maintain a balance between work and motherhood.
Sania Mirza has a lot on her plate after being appointed as Dubai’s Sports Ambassador. With a career as prolific as hers, her journey would certainly be inspiring for many people, if made into a film.

But we are yet to see one materialise on Mirza’s life. She says there has been interest showed, “A biopic has been on the cards, a lot of people have been talking about it. But I haven’t had offers of late, unless my managers have not told me about any!”

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While work goes on, with Mirza also managing her tennis academies, it didn’t prevent her from ringing in the New Year with her ‘forever date’, as she captioned her picture with her six-year-old, lovingly called Izzu.

We ask her about life as a single mother. “No matter what I do in my life, my son Izhaan is always going to be my priority. Even amongst my professional commitments, he will remain that. That doesn’t mean I don’t do other things. I try to revolve my stuff around Izhaan as much as I can,” says the 38-year-old, who became a mother in 2018.

“I also try to not leave him too much, at max maybe one-two nights if I have to travel for work. All of it works itself out. I try to find a balance,” she adds. Being a busy public figure also means that she is constantly in the public eye.

Doing and saying the right thing in her life must be a pressure. Does Mirza feel it? “Being famous or not comes with it’s own set of challenges. More than the pressure, I feel a sense of responsibility.

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I feel there are so many kids who look up to you, so you have a certain sense of responsibility about how you conduct yourself. I try to be myself as much as I can in the public eye. I feel humbled and honoured to be in this position. I speak from my heart,” she quips.

Sania Mirza, the tennis icon and former World No. 1 doubles player, has recently revealed that conversations are underway for a potential biopic about her life. In an exclusive interview, Sania opened up about how she has been approached by individuals.

interested in bringing her inspiring journey to the big screen. “Individuals have been conversing, and it’s something that could definitely happen in the future,” she shared. While she didn’t provide specifics, the possibility of a Sania Mirza biopic has excited her fans, who have long admired her achievements on and off the court.

Sania’s remarkable career includes six Grand Slam titles, a career-high doubles ranking, and her pioneering efforts to break stereotypes in the world of sports. Beyond her athletic prowess.

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she has been a vocal advocate for women’s empowerment, making to make her story even more compelling. From her struggles and sacrifices to her triumphs and resilience, a biopic would surely highlight the journey of a woman who has defied the odds and become a trailblazer in the world of tennis.

The conversation around a biopic is not surprising, as there has been increasing interest in telling the stories of influential sports figures, especially women, whose contributions have often been underappreciated. With a potential biopic on the horizon, Sania could inspire yet another generation of young athletes, especially girls, to pursue their dreams relentlessly.

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