Janet Wanja

Janet Wanja (born 24 February 1984 ) is a volleyball player from Kenya, who competed for her native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Quotes "Winning doesn't mean you played well, you might have won because of the opponent's mistake". CAVB Mar 27, 2015https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaZrrRXV3u4 . commenting about the victory against FAP of Cameroon "If we believe in ourselves, if we put God first, I know everything is possible". CAVB Mar 22, 2019https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNw_yVwZPXE. Commenting after semifinal qualification "Discipline to me is usually being in the court before the coach" Olympics Kenya Jun 13, 2020https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WYmkfO6V4E "Being humble is away to receive blessings and feel good" Olympics Kenya Jun 13, 2020https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WYmkfO6V4E “Talent is there but without hard work, you can’t be better.” Munala convinced me back, states Wanjacapitalfm(July 27, 2017) “We had been told earlier that our services will not be needed in the national team and I don’t want to rub shoulders with other people,” Munala convinced me back, states Wanjacapitalfm(July 27, 2017) “It will not be easy because all the teams are tough. We know Egypt is always a tough opponent but we must not neglect both Uganda and Rwanda because of late they have improved so much. My target and that of the team is to win here of course then focus on the next stage.” Munala convinced me back, states Wanjacapitalfm(July 27, 2017) “As always, I will do my best and give 100 percent to the team,” Munala convinced me back, states Wanjacapitalfm(July 27, 2017) “To get to where I am, it has not been easy. It has taken a lot of hard work and that is what these players should know. When I started, there were so many talented players and I had to do my best to get to the top,” Munala convinced me back, states Wanjacapitalfm(July 27, 2017) “If I compare now and when I was starting up, most of these players come straight from school and start earning very good money. When I started, even getting Sh100 was not easy. I think that is what has made them a bit comfortable.” Munala convinced me back, states Wanjacapitalfm(July 27, 2017) “But they should really work hard. Talent is there but without hard work, you can’t be better. These talented players can get to where Wacu (Jane) and I have gotten and probably even better,” Munala convinced me back, states Wanjacapitalfm(July 27, 2017) “I am certain we will get a replacement when the two of us leave. It is just that they have not had enough exposure but if they do, they will be there,” Munala convinced me back, states Wanjacapitalfm(July 27, 2017) “I put in the work every day and I am not about to quit.” Why veterans find it difficult to retire despite their advanced agepeopledaily.digital( April 29, 2020) It would not have been easy if I had not been disciplined and focused. The game is what has put me on the map and given me a job. Why veterans find it difficult to retire despite their advanced agepeopledaily.digital( April 29, 2020) I have travelled the world, met friends and experienced the goodness of sport as a result of volleyball. Why veterans find it difficult to retire despite their advanced agepeopledaily.digital( April 29, 2020) I have no regrets thus far because even my family is now taken care of because this game has appreciated me as an athlete. Why veterans find it difficult to retire despite their advanced agepeopledaily.digital( April 29, 2020) “Throughout my playing career both in the club and the national team, I never had a female trainer.”Volleyball legend Janet Wanja outlines her ambitions after joining Malkia Strikers technical benchpulsesports(January 12, 2024)I saw an opportunity after retiring and also because I am very much interested in fitness, to undertake a course in the same and pursue it as a career.Volleyball legend Janet Wanja outlines her ambitions after joining Malkia Strikers technical benchpulsesports(January 12, 2024)“I know how the female body works and reacts to training and also understand the players. This is why I chose this as a career path.”Volleyball legend Janet Wanja outlines her ambitions after joining Malkia Strikers technical benchpulsesports(January 12, 2024)“We have a good team with a lot of potential. We have players who are really good physically and also with a lot of passion for the game. They are always ready for competition even at club level,” Volleyball legend Janet Wanja outlines her ambitions after joining Malkia Strikers technical benchpulsesports(January 12, 2024)“There is some bit of experience I have gathered and I hope to pass it on to them to ensure that they also succeed.”Volleyball legend Janet Wanja outlines her ambitions after joining Malkia Strikers technical benchpulsesports(January 12, 2024)''' “I am happy to be back home” A date with Kenya's Volleyball star Janet Wanjamichezoafrika(June 17, 2010) " Of course it briefly destabilized me but I don't care what they said about me,I only care about what I am and I try not to get in anyone's bad books.I am simple and friendly person.I live my life to the fullest" A date with Kenya's Volleyball star Janet Wanjamichezoafrika(June 17, 2010) “Rwanda is definitely lower in Volleyball standards compared to Kenya but I wanted to have a different experience outside my country.” A date with Kenya's Volleyball star Janet Wanjamichezoafrika(June 17, 2010) “I want to see other East African countries raise their standard of the game and for me and Bitok that’s what we are aiming to achieve for Rwanda which is picking up very well after the genocide” A date with Kenya's Volleyball star Janet Wanjamichezoafrika(June 17, 2010) “To me this is one of the most memorable moments in my career.Atleast my hardwork helped me achieve my vision of aiding uplift the Rwandan team to high levels.That's what I have always worked for and it was very relieving to my inner self.” A date with Kenya's Volleyball star Janet Wanjamichezoafrika(June 17, 2010) I can meet my long time friends, family and above all play for my beloved country A date with Kenya's Volleyball star Janet Wanjamichezoafrika(June 17, 2010) “My talent is God given and I should share the little contribution I can offer to the needy. I love working with kids and hope one day if I get lots of money I will build a children’s home for orphans” A date with Kenya's Volleyball star Janet Wanjamichezoafrika(June 17, 2010) “We had been told earlier that our services will not be needed in the national team and I don’t want to rub shoulders with other people.” Wanja retires from international volleyballcapitalfm(April 18, 2017) “They don’t want to train hard to rightfully earn their positions in the squad and my fear is, when I retire and Wacu (Jane) follows, our team will struggle,” Wanja retires from international volleyballcapitalfm(April 18, 2017) “As much as we want young players to come in, if they will not put in enough effort in training and have that self discipline, then we’ll not go far. To those saying that we are old just because we’ve played for so many years for the national team, they should also challenge these young players to work hard to earn their positions, not being favoured just because they are young. Age is just a number,” Wanja retires from international volleyballcapitalfm(April 18, 2017) “Even though many people are criticising coaches that they are not doing enough to recruit young players, for me we have so many young players, the right height but in my opinion, are pampered and don’t know the meaning of hard work.” Wanja retires from international volleyballcapitalfm(April 18, 2017) “It is sad for the young players because this was their chance to get that much needed exposure. If we start missing such chances, then it’s so sad.” Wanja retires from international volleyballcapitalfm(April 18, 2017) “Our performance as a club and a nation wasn’t good because our receptions wasn’t so well but I am not worried because we have young players coming through.” Wanja retires from international volleyballcapitalfm(April 18, 2017) “She is in charge of offense, she makes all the decisions.” Kenya Setters Wacu and Wanja clear the air on their rolemichezoafrika(August 1, 2013) The setter is much like the attacking midfielder in football or the point guard in basketball. Kenya Setters Wacu and Wanja clear the air on their rolemichezoafrika(August 1, 2013) “You have to be passionate and take positive criticism to succeed in the sport. We not only study opponents but we also need to understand our own team mates in their runs and the good balls  they require.” Kenya Setters Wacu and Wanja clear the air on their rolemichezoafrika(August 1, 2013) “People will always talk” https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/amp/kiambu/article/2000169618/sorry-i-am-not-pregnant-malkia-strikers-janet-wanja “I have nothing to hide.” https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/amp/kiambu/article/2000169618/sorry-i-am-not-pregnant-malkia-strikers-janet-wanja “I am not in a hurry.” https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/amp/kiambu/article/2000169618/sorry-i-am-not-pregnant-malkia-strikers-janet-wanja “I will have a baby at a time of my own choosing.” https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/amp/kiambu/article/2000169618/sorry-i-am-not-pregnant-malkia-strikers-janet-wanja “Majority of these young players like easy life,” Wanja retires from international volleyballcapitalfm(April 18, 2017) “I am done with the national team” Wanja retires from international volleyballcapitalfm(April 18, 2017) References External links FIVB Category:Women from Kenya Category:Sportspeople from Kenya Category:Living people