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Simran Jhamat: ‘I want to be a role model for the younger generation’
Simran Jhamat is the first British South Asian professional in the history of Bristol City Women, and hopes to inspire the next generation of South Asian players as well as winning City promotion back into the Women’s Super League this season.
The FA Women’s Championship starts on Sunday with the Robins travelling to Crystal Palace.
The 20-year-old midfielder has played across England youth age groups levels and became the first Punjabi girl to score at competitive level for England’s U17s.
Speaking to the Bristol24/7 Behind the Headlines podcast, Jhamat said: “Coming from a South Asian heritage, I want to be a role model for the younger generation.”
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City will be playing their home games in the Championship this season at the Robins High Performance Centre in Failand.
The first home game is on Sunday, September 5 with the visit of Jhamat’s former club, Lewes, with other clubs in the Championship including Liverpool where former City interim manager Matt Beard is now in charge.
“This season is going to be really good for us,” said Jhamat. “We’ve refreshed and regrouped. Now onto the new season.”
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