The path of life should be determined by yourself, not by the judgment of others. Girls who play football are not obliged to conform to societal expectations, as their passion for the sport can be genuine. Through her personal story, Diao Henan encourages every girl to be independent and have the courage to pursue their own passions. Football blogger; MSc. Psychology Peking University. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx