In a country where statistics rarely favor women, the Indian women’s cricket team leveled the pitch somewhat after winning their first World Cup. In this week's India Edition, @menakadoshi looks at what this means for the sport (Free to read) https://t.co/4qQJgkouJo ...

Gender Inequality in Sports - Underestimation of female athletes' capabilities compared to male athletes is prevalent [1] - Historical exclusion of women from sports, exemplified by the absence of female athletes in the early Olympic Games [1] - Societal expectations, such as marriage and motherhood, negatively impact female athletes' careers [1] - Media underrepresentation of women's sports contributes to the lack of recognition [1][2] - Domestic violence and safety concerns faced by female athletes are highlighted [1] Ugandan Female Athletes - Dorcas and Zaku, Ugandan golden girl, faced societal pressures after winning multiple gold medals [1] - Flavia Okicho, a Ugandan basketball player, serves as an inspiration despite challenges [1] - Christine Wana, captain of the Uganda women's national football team (the crusted cranes), overcame societal norms to achieve success [1] Call to Action - Encouragement for more girls to pursue sports as a career [2] - Advocacy for increased support and recognition of women's sports [3] - Challenge to actively watch and support women's sports events [3] - Promotion of equality in sports, treating daughters' games with the same enthusiasm as sons' [3]

The Colts kicking off a new season on the field and off of it, a new generation taking over. Do you feel ready. I think I do.Carly Ers Gordon and her two sisters, the only sister trio to own a team in the NFL, taking over after their dad, Jim Ersce, died in May. I think it's difficult to not have him here as, you know, a sounding board. Some days aren't easy, but I think it's also having each other.All three involved with the team for years, like on kicking the stigma, the initiative developed with their fa ...