Traditional stereotypes claimed that women should be graceful, not strong, that they cannot achieve high results in physical activity. But I always wanted to prove that this is not true, and by overcoming these stereotypes, I learned a lot about myself and the importance of fighting for your goals.

The first thing I had to face was underestimation. When I decided to do sports on a more serious level, many doubted my abilities. I was told that I would not be able to succeed, because "it is not appropriate for girls" to show strength, much less be competitive. It was difficult - especially when your efforts are not taken seriously just because of your gender. But instead of giving up, I decided to use this as additional motivation.

It is important to understand that stereotypes have nothing to do with real abilities. Women can be as strong, fast and resilient as men. When I started training seriously, I discovered that my potential was much greater than I could have imagined. Women's physical strength is not inferior to men's - you just need to learn to believe in yourself and not be afraid to challenge society.

In the process, I also realized how important support is. When there are no examples of successful women in sports around you, it is difficult to believe that you can also achieve something significant. But gradually more and more women's teams, champions, coaches began to appear who inspired me. Their stories, their successes helped me believe in myself and show that a woman can be a leader in sports.

The most important thing I learned is not to stop there. The more I worked hard, the stronger I became not only physically but also mentally. It is important not to be afraid of mistakes, not to perceive failures as fatal. In the end, stereotypes are destroyed not by words, but by actions. I learned to be confident in myself, my strength and capabilities.

Today I know that sport is not something limited by the framework for men or women. It is a space where it is important to be yourself, to develop and to show your true potential, despite the established ideas about what a "girl in sport" should look like.