Maya Egimbayeva: "The new association will bring women's football to a new level"

24 August 2018, 17:39

A member of the Board of JSC "Kazakh Tourism", member of the KFF Executive Committee, deputy chairman of the KFF Women's Football Committee, Maya Egimbayeva became the curator of the new association, which has been recently opened in Astana. In an interview with the press service of the Kazakhstan Football Federation, Maya Yerbulatovna shared her thoughts on the creation of the Women's Football League.

- What can you tell us about the new Association of Women's Football League ?

- This event is special, both for me and for all the women of our country. Many people think that football is generally a male kind of sport only. There was a time when even the usual professions used to be only for men - for example, a lawyer, a doctor, a teacher. But times change, the country changes, and we also change. Nowadays, the Kazakhstan women have the same right to make a contribution to the development of our country. So, thanks to the creation of the Women's Football League, they have a unique opportunity to be fully socially successful now also in football. The created association will allow to deduce women's football to a new level.

I would like to note that there is no discrimination in the KFF, including gender. As a member of the National Commission for Women's Affairs and Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, I am happy that gender equality in football is reality now.

- In your opinion, what are the prospects for development of this direction in football?

- I believe that there will be not only new opportunities for professional players, but also an excellent step in popularization of football among women. Women love and can play football. By creating a separate league, they will get a chance to realize themselves as professionals and inspire others to do so.

- What can you wish for this new league and its future participants?

- First of all, victories for our women's teams at the world level, beautiful and spectacular football for spectators. I sincerely believe that the new the Women's League will give something special to the familiar and favorite game. I am sure that the created association will bring a huge contribution to the development and popularization of football in our country, and will become a sport pride of Kazakhstan.