Her Game Her Story
Transforming the coverage of women's sports
Her Game Her Story is a pioneering media training platform dedicated to transforming the coverage of women's sports. Our mission is to empower media professionals with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to accurately and passionately tell the stories of female athletes.
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Media Training Course
How to become a media professional in women’s sport?
Women have participated in sport for centuries, but the perception that women’s sport is inferior to men’s is reflected in inequalities in training, facilities, pay and recognition. Efforts to transform social and cultural attitudes towards women’s sport are central to the sector in India and internationally, with the Khelo India scheme’s success in developing women’s sports, the performance of India’s women athletes in the Olympic games, and the continued international sporting successes of women athletes in general.
These efforts have been accompanied by a huge increase in viewership and social media following of women’s sport, in India as well as internationally. The sector is rapidly growing and the need of our time is to have journalists with professional training in social, political and cultural aspects of women’s sports that is essential for its nuanced, objective and balanced coverage in media.
YOU CAN BE ONE OF THEM!
If you are a current or aspiring media professional aiming to cover women’s sport, this training programme is for you. It includes awareness and understanding of key issues on women’s sport, including inequalities in gender, identity, visibility, profile, participation, pay, inclusivity etc. It is based on extensive research and sector aspirations, aiming to enhance your experience and professional capabilities.
This British Council funded programme has been designed drawing on the specialist experience of three partners, Bath Spa University, with its pioneering BA (Hons) Sports Media Production (in association with Bath City FC, Bath Rugby, Team GB etc.), Jadavpur University, among India’s top ranked research-led universities with ground-breaking internationally funded research from the School of Media, Communication and Culture, and renowned Delhi-based sports media production company Sportzworkz, credited with award-winning productions for media platforms.
Sports Index
Click to access comprehensive information on the rules and regulations of various sports. This resource provides and up-to date guidelines to ensure accurate and informed reporting, to cover women's sports with confidence and precision.
Athletics
Women's athletics in India adheres to the rules set by World Athletics, applied in domestic competitions by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI).
Rules & regulationsBadminton
Women's badminton in India are aligned with the guidelines set by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) fostering it’s growth.
Rules & regulationsBoxing
Women's boxing in India adheres to the rules set by International Boxing Association (IBA). The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) governs domestically.
Rules & regulationsChess
Women's chess in India are consistent with the regulations set by the Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE).
Rules & regulationsCricket
The rules of women's cricket in India largely follow the standard international cricket regulations set by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Rules & regulationsField Hockey
The rules of women's field hockey in India are governed by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and are consistent with the worldwide standards.
Rules & regulationsFootball
The rules of women's football in India are consistent with International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) and All India Football Federation (AIFF).
Rules & regulationsKabaddi
Women’s kabaddi in India rules are governed by the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) and the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF).
Rules & regulationsMixed Martial Arts (MMA)
Women’s Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in India follows the regulations set by major international governing bodies adopted globally.
Rules & regulationsTennis
in India follows the international rules set by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) consistent across all levels of play.
Rules & regulationsVolleyball
Women's volleyball in India follows the regulations set by the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) and by Volleyball Federation of India (VFI).
Rules & regulationsWrestling
Women's wrestling in India follows the regulations set by the United World Wrestling (UWW) adopted by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).
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Media Training Hub
This hub features a series of training videos which are available to access free of charge. You can access this training anytime. The hub also has links to embedded and online resources which are a must if you want to make the most of your training!
This course is designed to help media professionals elevate their reporting and storytelling around women’s sports. This course offers practical skills to create more compelling, inclusive, and accurate coverage, emphasizing the importance of visibility and representation in sports media. Participants will learn techniques for impactful interviews, storytelling, crafting engaging narratives, and addressing the unique challenges in women’s sports.
The Training Videos section offers free resources from Sportzworkz, providing a quick introduction and snapshot view of sports media broadcasting.
Resources
Explore our Resources section, featuring three key categories: Symposium, offering discussions and presentations on important topics; Interviews, showcasing conversations with athletes and professionals within women's sports and References, providing a curated collection of reports, articles, and publications on women’s sports in India.
Workshops conducted in the UK and India, covering topics related to women's sports and media coverage, along with videos of panel discussions featuring industry specialists, providing in-depth insights into key issues in women's sports. The gallery showcases images of event activities.
Click to view conversations with various individuals involved in women's sports in India, such as athletes and professors. These discussions cover a range of topics, providing insights into the experiences, challenges, and achievements within the field of women's sports.
Conversations with various individuals involved in women's sports in India
Click for the latest updates on policy news and developments in India's women's sports. Stay informed with curated articles, analysis, and key insights on these important topics.
Latest updates on policy news and developments in India's women's sports
Symposiums
Symposiums were conducted in Kolkata and Panchet, India, as well as at Bath Spa University in the UK, to engage actively with audiences interested in the coverage of women’s sports. These sessions provided a platform for discussions, knowledge-sharing, and collaborative learning to drive forward more inclusive and impactful media representation of female athletes.
Bath (UK)
A symposium titled 'Her Game, Their Audience' was held at Bath Spa University’s Newton Park campus in Bath on 19th June 2024.
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Kolkata (India)
A daylong symposium titled, 'Her Game, Her Story: Emerging Issues in Women's Sports' was held on Friday, 1st March 2024, at Jadavpur University (JU).
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Panchet (India)
A symposium titled "Women in Sports: Trends and Issues in India" was held on Thursday, 28th March 2024, at Damodar Valley Teachers' Training College (DVTTC) auditorium, Panchet (Jharkhand).
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Our Partners
The British Council Going Global Partnership fosters strategic international collaborations by providing funded opportunities for universities and research institutions to work together on impactful projects. As part of this initiative, Bath Spa University, Jadavpur University, and industry leader Sportzworkz have partnered to deliver the Her Game, Her Story project.
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British Council
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Bath Spa University
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Jadavpur University
Kolkata, India
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Sportzworkz
New Delhi, India
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The Team
Dr. Suman Ghosh
Subject Leader, Bath Spa UniversityDr Suman Ghosh is Reader in Film and Media and Subject Leader, Film and Television at Bath Spa University.
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Dr. Abhijit Roy
Professor, Jadavpur UniversityDr. Abhijit Roy is Professor, Department of Film Studies, and former Director, School of Media, Communication and Culture, Jadavpur University, Kolkata.
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Lizzie Powell
Sports Media Production, Bath Spa UniversityLizzie Powell is programme leader of the new Sports Media Production degree at Bath Spa University.
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Mahe Henadeerage
Project Management ProfessionalMahe is a management professional with a background in business development working with The Royal International Air Tattoo.
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Dyuti Ghosh
Project AssociateAfter completing her Master Degree, she secured a MPhil Degree with a specialization in Philosophy of Mind. In 2021, she decided to take up the sport of Rifle Shooting professionally.
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Rachael McDonald
Administrative Manager, Bath Spa UniversityRachael has worked at Bath Spa University since 2016 as the Administrative Manager for Tempus and Erasmus+ projects. Prior to that she was a self employed project manager working on Arts Council England grants.
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Gaurav Bahal
Co-founder, SportzworkzGaurav Bahal co-founded Sportzworkz, which has become India’s most trusted sports production company with 5000 hours of Live Sports.
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Sonali Chander
Sports Anchor & JournalistSonali Chander is an award winning Sports Anchor & Journalist with more than 25 years of experience. That includes an 18 year stint as Sports Editor of NDTV, India’s first 24 hour English news channel.
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