VOICED : Yoreli Rincon hace historia con primera liga femenil en Colombia

VOICED : Yoreli Rincon hace historia con primera liga femenil en Colombia

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Physical Ed, Social Studies, Professional Development

6th - 8th Grade

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Yoreli Rincon, a 23-year-old Colombian footballer, has made history by becoming the first Colombian woman to turn professional. Despite facing opposition from her father, she has gained his support and has played in international leagues in Sweden, Norway, and the USA. Rincon returned to Colombia to advocate for the creation of a professional women's league, which now features 18 teams. She is optimistic about the future of women's football in Colombia, believing that any girl can now pursue the sport.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant milestone did Yoreli Rincon achieve in her football career?

First Colombian woman to play in the World Cup

First Colombian woman to become a professional footballer

First woman to coach a men's team in Colombia

First Colombian woman to win an Olympic medal

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries did Yoreli Rincon play in before returning to Colombia?

Spain, Portugal, and England

Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico

Germany, France, and Italy

Sweden, Norway, and the United States

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Yoreli Rincon's main reason for returning to Colombia?

To start a football academy

To coach the national team

To retire from professional football

To advocate for the Women's Professional League

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many teams will participate in the first Colombian women's football tournament?

20 teams

18 teams

16 teams

12 teams

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Yoreli Rincon's sentiment about the current opportunities for girls in Colombia?

Indifferent

Disappointed

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Concerned