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WATCH: Darpan My Journey presents Jasmine Mander, Assistant Coach with Canada Soccer

Darpan News Desk Darpan, 01 May, 2024 12:55 PM
  • WATCH: Darpan My Journey presents Jasmine Mander, Assistant Coach with Canada Soccer

Darpan My Journey presents Jasmine Mander, Assistant Coach with Canada Soccer . She serves as an inspiration to women who want to pursue sports within the South Asian community and push the mandate of diversity and representation forward.

Highlighting the journeys of such individuals not only celebrates their achievements but also provides valuable insights into the challenges they've overcome and the lessons they've learned along the way. It's through these stories that others can find motivation and courage to pursue their own dreams and aspirations. Darpan My Journey is not only Darpan's project but also very much yours. We want to hear from you. If you have stories to share of outstanding South Asian Canadians please get in touch with us. Click on the link below to submit your stories. https://forms.gle/WRxtUkxj9nmFyJBX7 Stay tuned for more inspirational South Asian Canadians and their journeys.

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