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Wrestlers protest at Jantar Mantar

Wrestlers Claim Committee Demanded Video, Audio Proof In Harassment Allegations Against WFI Chief

They revealed issues such as the demand for video or audio proof, the presence of intimidating figures during hearings, and the denial of their request for women members of the committee to be present during their statements.

18 May 2023

Sportswomen Show That Their Gutsiness Is Not Just On The Field But Where It Matters The Most

As consciousness of racial and gender injustice grows, sportspersons are becoming more vocal about bringing activism into the game

04 February 2023

Larger than life: A huge cutout of boxer and Olympic Bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain in Assam

Women In Sports: The Seven Sisters Are Not To Be Subdued

The northeastern states have produced some of the finest sportswomen. Yet they continue to struggle for amenities

03 February 2023

Girls are often discouraged from playing and are told they would become 'unladylike' if they pursue sports

Where Do We Play: Girls And Women Battle Stereotypes And Lack Of Public Space, Trainers In Pursuit Of Sports

The gendered assumptions of femininity and masculinity often directly impact the ability of girls and women to play in India. For instance, young girls in India are often discouraged from strength- or muscle-training and...

06 February 2023

Outlook's Latest Issue: She Will Overcome

Outlook's Latest Issue: She Will Overcome

In Outlook's latest issue, She Will Overcome, we explore not just how women—heterosexual, lesbian, transgender, Adivasi, Dalit and from religious minorities—pursue sports and shine in their fields but have also stopped...

03 February 2023

Making Her Mark: The Kayaking Nymph Of Kashmir

Bilquis Mir, the woman kayaking champion, survived opposition to excel in the water, and returned to Kashmir to nurture young talent in her sport

03 February 2023

Sports presenter Mayanti Langer says women presenters are judged on the basis of their appearance irrespective of their work

Women In Sports: Whose Voice Is It Anyway? The Many Challenges Of Women Journalists, Presenters

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...

06 February 2023

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Sporting Spirit Of Adivasi Women

Adivasi girls, through sheer grit and determination, are winding their way to the top in the world of sports

03 February 2023

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02 February 2023
In Mumbra, Girls From Ghettoised Minorities Are Kicking Their Way To Independence

In Mumbra, Girls From Ghettoised Minorities Are Kicking Their Way To Independence

In a conservative town 60 km away from cosmopolitan Mumbai, a group of young girls are playing football and popularising it despite stiff challenges


02 February 2023
The Struggles And Strengths Of Women Wrestlers In Haryana

The Struggles And Strengths Of Women Wrestlers In Haryana

Breaking from traditional norms of a ruthlessly patriarchal society, gutsy girls in a Haryana village rise literally from the dust


02 February 2023
Battling Sexism In The World Of Sport

Battling Sexism In The World Of Sport

Women are fighting against institutionalised sexism and building their reputations in sports administration as much as sport


21 January 2023
Photo Essay: The Kabaddi Girls

Photo Essay: The Kabaddi Girls

A photofeature on two spirited sisters in Ghitorni village along the Delhi Mehrauli–Gurgaon Road


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