Breaking Barriers: The Journey of Women in Indian Sports and the Fight for Equality
Abstract
Women in sports have faced historic discrimination and societal pressures, especially in male-dominated fields. While once excluded from the Olympics, their participation has steadily grown, challenging stereotypes and demonstrating their skills. In India, female athletes confront cultural expectations that prioritize marriage and domestic roles over athletic careers. Despite this, icons like Karnam Malleswari and P.T. Usha have shown immense potential. Yet, barriers such as limited resources, sexism, and media bias persist. While progress is being made and govt has made different policies for upliftment but still there is a need to pay attention to this and need many changes.
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