‘Not a woman’s job’, ‘society does not accept this’, ‘sports are not meant for girls’, ‘a woman can’t’ – these are just some of the things women across the world hear every time they try and rise above stereotypes and achieve something new. But, thankfully, there are many women who decided not to pay heed to the naysayers and moved on, breaking barriers and reaching new heights in their quest to fulfill personal dreams and ambitions.
From challenging patriarchal mindsets to fighting disability in pursuit of their passions, these five Indian women have broken glass ceilings and come out on top as only true fighters can.
1. Mamatha Poojary: From a village in Karnataka, to becoming Kabaddi Queen
Fondly known as Kabaddi Queen, Mamatha Poojary took up the sport in 2003 when she was a 17-year-old. Coming from Hermunde village in Udupi district,....
