Women achievements in sports in India.

Sport transcends boundaries of color, caste, and sex, promoting holistic development beyond physical health. Historically, women's participation in sports faced significant barriers, often restricted by societal norms, religious beliefs, and ingrained prejudices. While men dominated sporting arenas, women were largely excluded, encountering physical, mental, and social limitations. However, a gradual shift has witnessed increased female participation in sports across the globe, particularly in developing nations. Researchers have meticulously examined the evolution of women's role in sports across different eras, including the Rig-Vedic, Post-Vedic, Medieval, British, and Post-Independence periods in India. This research, primarily employing descriptive methods, draws upon a diverse range of sources, including scholarly articles, journals, magazines, and online platforms. Despite persistent challenges such as physical, physiological, psychological, social, religious, and economic obstacles, Indian women have consistently demonstrated remarkable achievements across various sporting disciplines.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2025-01-22
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14729467
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Sports, Gender, and Society
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Women achievements in sports in India.

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Women achievements in sports in India.

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Abstract

Sport transcends boundaries of color, caste, and sex, promoting holistic development beyond physical health. Historically, women's participation in sports faced significant barriers, often restricted by societal norms, religious beliefs, and ingrained prejudices. While men dominated sporting arenas, women were largely excluded, encountering physical, mental, and social limitations. However, a gradual shift has witnessed increased female participation in sports across the globe, particularly in developing nations. Researchers have meticulously examined the evolution of women's role in sports across different eras, including the Rig-Vedic, Post-Vedic, Medieval, British, and Post-Independence periods in India. This research, primarily employing descriptive methods, draws upon a diverse range of sources, including scholarly articles, journals, magazines, and online platforms. Despite persistent challenges such as physical, physiological, psychological, social, religious, and economic obstacles, Indian women have consistently demonstrated remarkable achievements across various sporting disciplines.

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Government Medical College (IN)
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 47%
Sports, Gender, and Society
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