She has punched her way through patriarchy, fought her critics and has come out stronger than ever before. Olympic medallist and mother of three, Mary Kom, is not one to rest on her laurels, which makes her truly invincible There is something about Mary…she is badass, inspirational and unstoppable. It’s the reason I immediately wanted… Continue reading What makes our January cover star Mary Kom so badass, according to Priyanka Chopra Jonas
If you’ve ever run on the streets of a megapolis in India, you’d be familiar with the hurdles. Navigating the constant stream of traffic, teaming crowds and uneven terrain can be a task. But fret not. The right running shoes make all the difference and you can always count on Nike for the ideal fitness… Continue reading Nike’s latest innovation makes urban running a joy
The first thing you notice about the PUMA Jaab XT Trailblazer is its shape; available in two colourways (black and green) for women, the sneaker’s low boot silhouette is quite lean. An easy complement to everyday outfits, the shoe features slick metallic accents on the sides, a funky outer sole and the logo on the… Continue reading The PUMA Jaab XT packs quite a punch
Nike’s latest campaign has a singular mission—to unlock the power of sport for women in India. ‘Make The World Listen’ encourages women to express themselves with confidence, through movement and sport, without fear of judgment. One big way to make this happen is by celebrating how far we’ve come. In the past, a woman participating… Continue reading Four Indian athletes talk about the significance of sports in their life
On a hill around Heingang village, on the outskirts of Imphal, there is a pony shrine to Lord Marjing, the god of polo, where the Meitei (the majority ethnic group of Manipur) come to worship, and where the local polo players go to light candles before a game. There is mystical energy at the shrine… Continue reading Manipur’s female polo players are riding up a storm
Celebrating strength and empowerment, PUMA India announces World Boxing Champion Mary Kom as the face of the brand. Magnificent Mary will be seen representing PUMA India’s women’s training category and will lead the brand’s #DoYou conversation, an initiative that aims to motivate women across the nation to be strong and accomplish their goals. The champion… Continue reading PUMA India announces partnership with champion boxer, Mary Kom
Hima Das, Dutee Chand, Anjum Moudgil, MR Poovamma, Vinesh Phogat—these new-gen stars have set their own rules and inspired hundreds of girls around the country to take up sports. Their stories are known: all of them were up against more than just the tape at the finishing line or the gong at the end of… Continue reading Fantastic four: The Indian female sprinters that made history in 2018
There was nothing going for her three years ago after she was banned from competing as a female athlete because of her higher-than-normal testosterone levels. Today, she is India’s fastest runner with two Asian Games silvers, and with an eye on entering the finals of both the 100-metre and 200-metre races in Tokyo in 2020… Continue reading India’s fastest runner Dutee Chand on making a spectacular comeback
As a heptathlete, Swapna has to complete seven track and field events—throwing, jumping, running, hurdling—over two days. It is a test of physical endurance for any athlete but more so for the Jalpaiguri, West Bengal-native who has six toes on each feet that she painfully stuffs into her shoes. At the Asian Games, she had… Continue reading The steady rise of Indian heptathlete Swapna Barman
Badminton player Manasi Joshi had just returned to India at the time of this interview. The athlete from Ahmedabad was representing the country at the recently-concluded Para Asian Games in Jakarta, where she landed a bronze medal. While she believes this is one of her biggest achievements yet, Manasi is not one to rest on… Continue reading Manasi Joshi is changing the landscape of para sports in India
A movie inspired by the life of her family (Dangal) has been a monumental hit. She became the first Indian woman wrestler to win a gold in the 50kg category in the Asian Games. And now, she is set to marry the love of her life, the wrestler Somveer Rathi—Vinesh Phogat is on top. Vinesh,… Continue reading Vinesh Phogat on life after her record-breaking Asian Games gold medal
Shooting is all about a zen moment, when everything goes still and nothing exists but the bullseye. Anjum Moudgil is used to those moments now, after 10 years spent at shooting ranges in Delhi and Chandigarh. “It is a struggle to learn how to control your body, and to have the required strength, stamina and endurance,” says the Asian Games 2018 gold medallist, sitting in the… Continue reading How shooter Anjum Moudgil hit bullseye in 2018
Finding the right bra is a legit hassle at the best of times but coming across a sports bra that fits well? Let’s just say that there are higher chances of us sticking to our diet. More often than not, we resign ourselves to experiencing discomfort and not getting the most from our gruelling workout.… Continue reading Reebok’s new sports bra adapts to your movements to provide full support
Concepts like jet lag and bodily limitations apparently do not apply to Mary Kom. We’re convinced the boxer has superhuman powers — and not just when she’s in the ring knocking out opponents. She has just returned from a tournament in Poland with a victory story of a different kind. Upon landing there, jet-lagged et al,… Continue reading Mary Kom’s latest move has us questioning if she’s superhuman
Badminton player PV Sindhu has given us one more reason to be proud of her. She’s the only Indian to have made it to the Forbes list of highest-earning women sports players in the world. Sindhu ranks seventh in the list, which is topped by tennis champ Serena Williams (for the third time in a… Continue reading Olympic medallist PV Sindhu makes more money than most top Bollywood stars
Cricket overshadows most sports in India and women’s teams get even less public attention. So if your first and last memory of women’s hockey is Chak De! India, it’s time to change that. The Indian women’s hockey team is currently participating in the World Cup for the first time in eight years. From the present… Continue reading Meet the Indian women’s hockey team currently fighting for the World Cup
In a society obsessed with seeing their young take up medicine and engineering as career options, sports (other than cricket) features fairly low on the radar. Pursuing a career in sports is difficult, thanks to lack of infrastructure and funds. And while all athletes in India have it tough, female sportpersons are even worse off.… Continue reading 5 Indian female athletes who overcame great diversity to become sporting legends
Calling all cricket enthusiasts — this is your opportunity to get your hands on the exclusive cricket gear signed by cricketer Rohit Sharma. The kit, that comprises of a Ceat bat, batting gloves and a pair of wicket keeping leg guards, has been donated by the ace batsman for ELLE Breast Cancer Campaign’s annual fundraising event, ELLE Carnival for a Cause 2018.… Continue reading Cricketer Rohit Sharma’s personally autographed cricket kit can now be yours
Having a career in sports in India demands perseverance, resilience and guts, but in the end, it’s sheer talent that separates the wheat from the chaff. ELLE spoke to two such talented women, Mithali Raj, captain of the women’s cricket team, and badminton player Jwala Gutta, two of India’s best sportswomen who’ve been recognised by Chandon’s The Party… Continue reading 2 of India’s best sportswomen on what it takes to be a game changer
A sports bra is a sports bra is a sports bra. Ideally, it keeps your breasts in place while you workout—beginning and end of story. But today Nike launched its first sports bra made with the patented fancy Flyknit fabric—the Nike FE/NOM Flyknit Bra—and kiiiind of changed the game. The Flyknit Bra promises to both… Continue reading Nike just completely redesigned its sports bra
Here’s something strange. The country’s top squash player won’t be participating in the National Squash Championship, currently taking place in Kerala. Dipika Pallikal will be sitting it out for the fourth year in a row, to protest the disparity in prize money for men and women. Reportedly, this year the male champion stands to win… Continue reading Why Dipika Pallikal is refusing to play
