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“My journey of blessings”
Originally appeared on spirituality.com
I’m a female Judo player and a wrestler from India. I enjoy both of these sports because they require an expression of strength.
But soon after joining these athletic teams, I was frustrated with the feeling that people were often indulging in sexism and favoritism, which was hurting women’s chances to succeed in sports. I used to feel very angry whenever I thought I saw partiality toward the men’s teams. Along with that, I was bothered by the fact that male athletes often seem to earn scholarships, while it’s not always so easy for women. I expressed these views bluntly to my coach and friends. As a result of my attitude, my team did not seem to like me.
About the author
In addition to judo and wrestling, Poonam enjoys painting, singing and dancing.
