But it’s not just about winning medals. The Tokyo Olympics is also about how despite the adverse circumstances and the country’s lack of incentives for women to participate in the Games, this year many more female athletes made it to the Olympics and inspired people.
For example, Bhavani Devi became the first Indian fencer to qualify for the Olympics, Aditi Ashok became the first female Indian to represent India there. A few other athletes like Kamalpreet Kaur, who though fell short of a medal in the women’s discus final, are breaking the existing gender stereotypes in the Indian society and inspiring Indians by coming into sports.
It is thrilling to see Indian women athletes shine in the Olympics. With these incredible victories, are times changing how India views women athletes? tune in!
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