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World Rugby Says Transgender Women Should Not Be Allowed To Play For Elite Teams
The advocates of transgender rights argue that the exclusion of transwomen from sports only increases the stigma that is present around them.
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Look Beyond Cricket, Our Sportswomen Are Winning Golds!
Sure, the World Cup loss is unbearable but Cricket lovers should look beyond the game and see how popular Indian women sportspersons are today. They are breaking the glass ceiling with their incredible records, but we always overlook other sporting events in India that do not feature the most admired and followed Cricket players like Virat […]
Al Maha Debuts As First All-Emirati Female Side at Dubai Rugby Sevens
The Al Maha team became the first all-Emirati female side to compete in the open competition in the 49-year-old history of the Dubai Rugby Sevens. Their participation is an apt response to Federal National Council member’s comment that rugby is too “rough” for girls, and that they should take cooking classes to be the “perfect […]
Meet Irtiqa Ayoub, The Shining Rugby Star From Kashmir
While Kashmir is catching up in nurturing young talent in sports, as a society, it still remains fairly traditional. Even today, wearing shorts and playing ‘boys’ sports’ are not entirely acceptable here. “I faced similar problems as any Kashmiri girl would while starting up a different interest. My parents were reluctant to support my passion at […]
Nine Odisha Players In India Team At Asia Rugby Women’s Championships
The upcoming Asia Rugby Women 15-A-side Championships will see a pool of talent from Odisha. As many as nine players from the state are in the team. The championship is scheduled to be held at the Queenstown Stadium in Singapore from June 2. Currently, training in Bombay Gymkhana, the Indian women’s rugby team is preparing for […]
Meet Soliha Yousuf, Captain Women’s Rugby Team, J&K
These Women in Rugby jerseys are making waves but not many of us are aware of their achievements. Under the Captaincy of Soliha Yousuf, the J&K Women’s Rugby team emerged winners in the 3rd National Snow Rugby 7’s Championship 2017 held at Golf Course, Gulmarg, in July. Every Sunday, without a fail, the girls gather […]
Girls From Bengal Village To Represent India At Paris World Games
Five girls hailing from Saraswatipur — a small village in Siliguri, West Bengal — have been chosen to represent the country’s Under-18 girls’ rugby team at the Paris World Games. The event will take place on July 8-9.
Indian Women’s Team Selected For Asian Rugby Seven
A 12-member squad has been selected to participate in the Asian Rugby Seven, scheduled to begin from tomorrow in Laos, Vietnam.
