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Football revolution: Yasmin Jänsch plays for men and is enthusiastic!
Yasmin Jänsch, a soccer player from Bad Sooden-Allendorf, plays in the men's district league and promotes gender equality in sport.
Football revolution: Yasmin Jänsch plays for men and is enthusiastic!
In Bad Sooden-Allendorf, Hesse, 20-year-old Yasmin Jänsch is causing a sensation by playing for ESV Blau-Weiß Walburg in the men's district league C. Jänsch, who already plays for TSG Kammerbach in the women's group league, has decided to expand her sporting commitment. She finds the double burden of the games on Saturday and Sunday challenging, but also extremely entertaining. “It’s just fun and I love the competition,” she explains.
With the right to play a second game in the men's division, she has given herself a breath of fresh air for her footballing soul. Coach Stefan Heichler supports her decision and ensures that she is used both as a central defender for Kammerbach and on the wing for ESV. “Physically I notice the differences, the speed is higher, but I quickly get used to it,” says Jänsch, describing her experiences.
Unique gaming experiences
A relegation game in which Jänsch came on as a substitute shortly before the end was particularly exciting. This special situation has made a lasting impression on her and shows that she finds her place in both women's and men's football. At first, her opponents were unsure how to play against a woman, but she has since received positive feedback.
One aspect that affects the discussion about gender equality in sport is the changing room and shower situation: “I don’t have any problems with that – sometimes I come to change,” she explains with a smile. Her family is fully behind her, despite minor concerns from her parents about the challenges the games bring.
A step towards gender equality in sport
What Jänsch is experiencing is at the heart of a broader debate about gender equality in sport. Federal Minister for Family Affairs Lisa Paus also recently pointed out the disadvantages faced by women in sport, particularly with regard to pay and training conditions. During a visit to the cup final between VfL Wolfsburg and SC Freiburg, she emphasized the need to promote and train more women in central functions. bmfsfj.de reports that The new project “Cliché-free in sport” was launched to sensitize sports clubs to gender issues.
The more visible presence of women in sport and the creation of equal training and development opportunities are goals that can also pave the way for athletes like Yasmin Jänsch. Jänsch plans to continue playing for ESV Blau-Weiß Walburg next season and hopes for direct promotion. “She is the example that shows how much sporting boundaries can be exceeded if the commitment is right and the support is there.
In a world where gender stereotypes still prevail in many places, stories like Jänsch's are not only encouraging, but also necessary. They show that the football field should be open to everyone and that the courage to question the norms is rewarded.