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The women population of India is about 48.2% that is almost half of the population. Also, in terms of sex ratio ranks 191thout of 201 countries, hence it becomes even all the more important to empower women in India. Predominantly India has been a patriarch form of society with various social and cultural barriers. A nation cannot progress to its potential if half of the population is not empowered. Government of India has taken various initiatives towards empowering women and give them their rights. Women Sports is one such area where encouragement from government and other sections of society has shown their true capacity in the recent years if given adequate support.