India has many sports fans. Over the years, so many Indian women have shown interest in sport. From sitting on the sidelines watching matches to being active on the field, Indian women are getting involved in greater numbers than ever before. What is often questioned is, what sport is most popular with Indian women?
Let’s answer these questions and explore the popular sports with Indian women.
Cricket – The Top Choice
When it comes to sports in India, the first name that would come into your mind is cricket, for both genders. Cricket is the most famous sport in the country. It is also the most famous sport with Indian women. There has been a lot of ‘fanfare’ recently, with Indian women’s cricket. Players like Mithali Raj, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Smriti Mandhana have created fans to say the least, with cricket motivating many aspiring female cricketers. The Indian women’s team has performed well in international matches adding flavour to the popularity of the game amongst females in India.
Cricket is played in schools, colleges, and local ground obviously. However, there are more females joining cricket academies to pursue their dreams to become professional cricketers.The result of all of this is cricket is the go to answer, to the question — what is the most popular sport with Indian women?
Badminton – Fast and Fun
Badminton is another sport that is loved by Indian women. It is easy to play and does not need a big field. This makes it popular in cities and small towns.
Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu are two athletes who have made India proud on the world stage. Their achievements have inspired a wave of young girls to take up a badminton racket, and PV Sindhu alone has won medals at the Olympics which gave the sport a greater level of visibility, thereby creating an informal hierarchy of female sports philanthropy in India.
Badminton is also one of the most popular sports with Indian women for a number of reasons; it is fun, fast, and quick to learn.
Athletics – Running Towards Glory
Athletics is also becoming popular with Indian women. Track and field events like running, long jump, and high jump are now common in schools and sports meets. Women like Hima Das and Dutee Chand have made a name for themselves in athletics.
More and more girls are joining training camps and joining national-level events. Athletics is helping Indian women stay fit and build strong careers in sports.
Wrestling and Boxing – Breaking Stereotypes
Many Indian women are now showing interest in wrestling and boxing. These were once seen as male sports. But players like Mary Kom, Sakshi Malik, and Vinesh Phogat have changed this view.
Mary Kom, a six-time world champion in boxing, is a role model for many Indian girls. These sports teach strength, focus, and courage. That is why they are slowly becoming popular sports with Indian women.
Other Popular Sports with Indian Women
Besides the main sports mentioned above, women in India also enjoy tennis, hockey, kabaddi, and shooting. Sania Mirza in tennis and Rani Rampal in hockey are some of the stars who have made these sports more popular.
Many Indian schools and colleges now have better sports facilities. Families also support girls who want to play sports. Social media and TV also play a big part in making these sports more visible.
Final Words
So, what sport is most popular with Indian women? The answer is clearly cricket. But other sports like badminton, athletics, boxing, and wrestling are also catching up. The future looks bright for Indian women in sports. With more support, training, and role models, we will see more women athletes shine on the global stage.
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