INDIA'S ROUGH AND TUMBLE WOMEN

Sonika, daughter of a wrestling legend, chose to follow her father's footsteps into wrestling, a bold move in India where women face cultural challenges. Despite societal perceptions, female wrestlers like Sonika are proving their strength, with about 200 professional women wrestlers in India. Sonika's father, Chandy Ram, believes women can excel in wrestling, adding a female wing to his school. Indian girls often outperform boys academically, and female wrestlers have already achieved international success, with hopes for Olympic gold.

What motivated Sonika to pursue wrestling despite societal challenges?

• Her father's influence and legacy

• A bet with her friends

• A desire to travel the world

• The need to prove her strength to her peers

How does the number of female wrestlers in India compare to male wrestlers?

• The number of female wrestlers is unknown

• There are fewer female wrestlers than male wrestlers

• The number of female and male wrestlers is equal

• There are more female wrestlers than male wrestlers

What lifestyle do professional women wrestlers in India follow?

• A routine centered around family responsibilities

• A lifestyle focused on academics

• A regimented life of training, weight lifting, and dieting

• A relaxed and flexible routine

What is the perception of girls in academics compared to boys in India?

• Boys are more focused and outperform girls

• Girls are more sincere and often outperform boys

• Girls are less sincere than boys

• Girls and boys perform equally well

What recent achievement has increased hopes for Indian female wrestlers in the Olympics?

• Winning a gold medal in the World Championships

• Securing a silver medal at the Asian Games

• Breaking a world record in weightlifting

• Winning a national championship