Matildas star Kyah hopes to inspire Aboriginal youth At 23, Kyah Simon has already had an enviable career, travelled the world and marked her name in footballs history books for being the first indigenous Australian to score a goal in a World Cup. But after nine months on the sidelines following a devastating knee injury, the Matildas striker says her best days are still ahead of her. Ive been working harder than Ive ever worked in my life and Im more than ready to come back, she said. This time off has just reignited my passion for the game. Simon, as reported in the SMH, is hoping to encourage that same motivation in indigenous children as part of her ambassador role in the Heralds Boots For Kids campaign. It was Cathy Freeman who inspired me when I was young, so being able to ignite that spark for other little girls and indigenous kids makes me really proud. The quick-footed striker tore her anterior cruciate ligament during a friendly with the US in October last year. With only 12 weeks of recovery to go, Simon says she is bursting at the seams. That is good news for the Matildas, who go to Canada for the FIFA Womens World Cup in June next year. Simon, who is a strong contender for a spot in the cup squad, said representing her country again would be a huge honour, but to be a role model for indigenous kids is something else. Read the full story here: goo.gl/DR6zTf
Posted on: Mon, 18 Aug 2014 22:48:42 +0000
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