Asian Games gold medallist Pinki Pramanik had to undergo many hardships to earn her freedom, and even identity. She had to endure prison and a botched gender identity test before being cleared of charges of rape, assault and impersonation that were filed in June 2012. She shared how she faced discrimination based on assumptions about her gender during a talk show titled ‘Gender equality in sport’ which was held at the the 3rd International Sports Film Festival 2025.
Gender inequality in sports is a pervasive issue that affects athletes across the globe. While women’s participation in sports has increased over the years, they continue to face significant challenges, including unequal pay, limited access to resources, and entrenched sexism. This disparity exists at all levels, from grassroots to elite competitions, and persists despite efforts to address it. Although some progress has been made, particularly in countries that have implemented legislative changes, the gap between men and women in sports remains wide.
