26/06/2024
⚽️ Vaani is starting a series of story from top women in sport to inspiring next generation of women leaders in Football!
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⚽️📚From Immigrant Roots to Football Trailblazer: The Inspiring Journey of Harminder Kaur Behal to The FA!
As I reflect on my journey from humble beginnings to a role in the football industry, I can’t help but marvel at the twists and turns that brought me here says Harmindar with a slight smile on her face.
Growing up in England, football wasn’t just a sport in my household—it was woven into the very fabric of our family life. My immigrant parents from Punjab, India, and Mombasa, Kenya instilled in me a deep love for the game from an early age. Together, we would gather around the television, cheering on our favourite teams creating memories and also being encouraged to go and play any sport on the field of grass right on our doorstep, that would shape my future.
But breaking into the football world as a woman wasn’t easy. There was no pathway to follow. Despite the odds stacked against me.
My journey truly began when I decided to pursue coaching. Despite lacking a background in football, my passion for the game drove me to seek opportunities within the industry. It was a process—a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. From taking courses to eventually landing a position at the FA, each step forward filled me with a sense of pride and accomplishment.
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