Women players from Hyderabad have become dominant force in world sports

Hyderabad: P.V. Sindhu created history by becoming the first Indian sportswoman to bag two medals at the Olympic Games. She has established herself as one of the best female athletes of modern India. Her medal winning feat in Tokyo highlights a broader trend – that of Indian women giving outstanding performances at international sports competitions in recent years.Women have to face more hurdles than men to excel at sports, including family pressure and traditional Indian values which may sometimes discourage participation in sport. So this success by Indian women has been commendable.In this context, Hyderabad has cause to be especially proud since several of these women champions are from the twin cities. What is it about Hyderabad that so many top class women players have emerged from here?It is due to several factors. Firstly, good sports infrastructure was created by the government before the National Games in 2002. Secondly, there is the presence of top class academies and coaches of high calibre like Gopichand and S.M. Arif in badminton. Thirdly, it is an abundance of sports talent and a cosmopolitan culture in which a spirit of healthy competition can exist. Parents are becoming more aware of the importance of sport and one can see many children taking up sports seriously.

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