Kho Kho World Cup: On the occasion of International Women's Day, the Indian women's kho kho team captain Priyanka Ingle reflected on her journey from setbacks to glory in the sport. She recently spearheaded the Indian team that won the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup earlier this year.
Hailing from Pune, Priyanka faced the early challenges of picking up a sport before shutting critics with her talent. She was relentless in her goal to play kho kho despite unwelcoming noise from people around her.
“Sports empowered me to rise above limitations and redefine what was possible. When I first stepped onto the Kho Kho field, I faced resistance - not just from society but also from my own family, who feared an uncertain future in sports. Neighbours questioned how a girl could step out in shorts to play, and friends discouraged me, saying there was no future in Kho Kho. But with every match, every practice, and every challenge, I proved to myself and to others that my dreams were worth fighting for," Priyanka told IANS.
