Women in sports journalism say even as they break barriers, they continue to face exclusion simply for being women. Their credibility, talent, and intelligence is questioned, and they are often relegated to be on-air eye candies. The rising economic value of sports and efforts to make sports attractive for viewing have led to female athletes and sports presenters being objectified.
Jaipur Literature Festival 2023 featured conversations on a host of issues ranging from translations to stories of women and Dalits, highlighting themes of representation, alternative histories, and emancipatory writing.