The Midweek Sun

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: FORTUNATE THULARE

- STAR POWER: Thulare is making his mark in local football as part of Jwaneng Galaxy

Sun Sports: What Sport code are you involved in?

FORTUNATE: Soccer/Football.

Sun Sports: When did you get involved in Football?

FORTUNATE: Back in 2005.

Sun Sports: What attracted you to Football?

FORTUNATE: I developed the love while watching soccer games.

Sun Sports: How has Football changed your life?

FORTUNATE: I used to idolise players when watching soccer, now I am an inspiratio­n to many young people and it developed me as a person and my financial status has improved as I can fend for my family.

Sun Sports: What advice can you give young people who want to get involved in Sport?

FORTUNATE: Hard work and focus is key when you want to succeed in sports.

Sun Sports: Which famous athlete do you look up to?

FORTUNATE: Vincent Kompony.

Sun Sports: What is the secret to your success?

FORTUNATE: Hard working and giving all when doing anything.

Sun Sports: What has been the saddest moment in your sporting career?

FORTUNATE: When I do everything at training but the coach does not notice my efforts.

Sun Sports: If you were to change anything about your sport what would it be?

FORTUNATE: I wish football players be treated like corporate people who have offices.

Sun Sports: Where do you see yourself in the next five years?

FORTUNATE: I wish to play in Europe and I also want to have a soccer academy that will holistical­ly focus mainly on youth developmen­t.

AGE:

Greatest Fear: Not achieving my goals. HOBBIES: playing FIFA play station.

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