Friday, August 10, 2012

How an Indian wrestler defied gender taboos - CSMonitor.com

How an Indian wrestler defied gender taboos - CSMonitor.com



Geeta Phogat has overcome both economic and gender hurdles to be India's first female Olympic wrestling contender. The most amazing quote comes from her grandmother:

 "Now my grandmother, who used to want sons, says that she does not really want boys anymore. She says I'm the lion of the family."
So cool! Go, Geeta! Keep on being an amazing inspiration!

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