Vinesh Phogat

Mothers’ Sentiments: A Tale Of Unity Behind Fierce Rivalry

Sports is much more than mere competition! It is a life experience – one capable of changing a person, for good or bad. As Vinesh Phogat strives to stand up for herself in a hostile environment, the Olympics 2024 has portrayed a shimmer of hope and optimism through a heartwarming incident where Neeraj Chopra’s mother calls Arshad Nadeem her son and Arshad Nadeem’s mother calls Neeraj Chopra her son, thereby giving testimony to the point that sports does not need to be all about competition. Nadeem and Neeraj won gold and silver respectively, yet Neeraj Chopra’s mother appreciates Nadeem’s performance and says “For us, silver is also like gold.”

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Gender Parity At The 2024 Paris Olympics: Really A Tale Of Winning Together?

Vinesh Phogat’s tale is the latest testimony to the quote above – as she has proven her mettle, truly! In general, the 2024 Paris Olympics, currently taking place, is also a testimony to this inspirational quote that I was forced to pen down after witnessing the participation and recognition of many other women in various sports. Even before the 2024 Olympics started, gender justice enthusiasts all over the world began terming this game as the ‘gender-equal’ Olympics due to having quotas to ensure 50% of the game spots are allotted to women. The Paris Olympics 2024 is the first Olympic game to provide 50% women reservation.

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