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Sania Mirza Discusses Gender Inequality

Sania Mirza

Sania Mirza Tennis India
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Sania Mirza

Sania Mirza Tennis India
Photo courtesy of Movie Talkies Facebook

Here are some recent comments made by Indian tennis star Sania Mirza on gender inequality in India.

“Yes, it is difficult to be a Sania Mirza in this country. I think a lot of controversies that I had faced in my career was because I am woman. Had I been a man, I could have avoided some of the controversies."

Sania Mirza

World Deaf Tennis India Sports Parul Gupta
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Sania Mirza

World Deaf Tennis India Sports Parul Gupta
Photo courtesy of World Deaf Tennis Facebook

“I think for more women to come into sports (in India), the culture needs to be changed. Government is getting involved and I guess that is going to change a lot of things. Our current Sports Minister, Mr Sarbananda Sonowal supports women sports a lot and I have personally seen it."

Sania Mirza

India National Tennis
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Sania Mirza

India National Tennis
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“Gender equality is something we all advocate. Some speak about it, some don’t. I have chosen to speak about it. I hope one day everyone will say that we are equal and women are not treated as objects. I will try and do everything I can to bring about a change."

Sania Mirza

Somdev Devvarman Tennis India
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Sania Mirza

Somdev Devvarman Tennis India
Photo courtesy of @TallyChallenger Twitter

“Women face discrimination. They are treated like animals and it is not right. The thinking needs to be changed. Mentality needs to be changed. Men must understand that women also go out to do their work just as they do. But even women have to realise their own worth."

Rohit Ghosh is a Senior Writer for www.Rantsports.com. Follow him on Twitter @RohitGhosh. “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.

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