SBS Hindi spoke to three Indian-origin sports leaders on the progress of women in sports. L to R: chair of Handball Victoria Molina Asthana, Cricketer Hasrat Gill and official coach for Kho Kho Team KK United Savitha Krishnappa K. Credit: Image credits: Getty Image/Supplied by Molina, Hasrat and Savitha
Women remain under-represented in organised sport in Australia, both on and off the field. In 2024, while women made up 50 per cent of the total population, only about 24 per cent participated in weekly sport. Representation in leadership roles was also limited with around 43 per cent of team managers and 36 per cent of coaches or instructors as women. In this first episode of the 'IWD 2026' podcast series, three Australian sports leaders of Indian origin discuss the progress and ongoing challenges in women’s sports.
Women remain under-represented in organised sport in Australia, both on and off the field. In 2024, while women made up 50 per cent of the total population, only about 24 per cent participated in weekly sport. Representation in leadership roles was also limited with around 43 per cent of team managers and 36 per cent of coaches or instructors as women. In this first episode of the 'IWD 2026' podcast series, three Australian sports leaders of Indian origin discuss the progress and ongoing challenges in women’s sports.
