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Women bosses fare worst in accumulated savings: Gender Wealth Equity report

Gender wealth equity varies the most in the Asia-Pacific regions and the least in North America, finds the WTW Global Gender Wealth Equity report

Updated On: 03 Nov 2022 | 11:43 PM IST

Serena William's choice to retire a tough call which resonates with women

Serena Williams said it plainly: It isn't really fair. A male athlete would never have to make the same choice

Updated On: 10 Aug 2022 | 2:50 PM IST

Another CWG athlete fails dope test; leaves only 4 in women's relay team

A member of the CWG-bound women's 4x100m relay team is set be withdrawn from the Indian squad after testing positive for a banned drug

Updated On: 25 Jul 2022 | 2:50 PM IST

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New 'open' category in elite swimming

FINA, the top governing body for swimming, recently voted to restrict transgender athletes from competing in women's races, and created a new 'open category' category for them. Find out more about it

Updated On: 01 Jul 2022 | 7:00 AM IST

Govt taking all steps for safety of women athletes: Sports minister

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday said that the government is taking all possible steps to ensure safety of women athletes

Updated On: 16 Jun 2022 | 8:06 AM IST

With Lovlina's bronze, women have won 7 of India's last 9 Olympic medals

Despite the achievements, women's sport remains neglected, underfunded in the country

Updated On: 04 Aug 2021 | 10:12 PM IST

Woman power at Tokyo

Female athletes have done India proud

Updated On: 02 Aug 2021 | 10:47 PM IST

Weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu departs for Tokyo 2020 from USA

Ace Indian weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu has departed for Tokyo 2020, which is scheduled to begin from July 23, after completing her final bit of preparation here at St. Louis

Updated On: 16 Jul 2021 | 1:50 PM IST

Six female Gujarat players qualify for Tokyo Olympics, Paralympics

In a remarkable feat, six female players from Gujarat have qualified for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.

Updated On: 03 Jul 2021 | 7:04 AM IST

What pressure? Gymnastics champion Biles soars to lead at Olympic Trials

The world and Olympic gymnastics champion put on a dazzling display during the US Olympic Trials on Friday night, pulling out all the stops

Updated On: 26 Jun 2021 | 11:14 AM IST

IOC says no 'ideal' solution for Olympics as athletes voice Covid19 worries

'The IOC is committed to finding a solution with the least negative impact for the athletes,' a spokesperson said

Updated On: 18 Mar 2020 | 11:19 PM IST

Sportswomen face sexism but feminism can lead to a level playing field

Elite sportswomen who gain public visibility tend to embody a femininity that appeals to males

Updated On: 31 Jul 2017 | 9:45 AM IST