Sportswomen from Kerala make India proud

The state of Kerala has helped women to come forward in fields, which have been considered a taboo in most states across India. Though in theory, sports for women do exist in all states, there are no provisions for separate practice or even separate tournaments for the women. There is basically encouragement of sports for the sake of fulfilling a constitutional obligation, but the state of Kerala has provided the women with a ground to prove their skills and has encouraged sports for women since a long time. This is also reflected in the women sports champion from the state who has made the country proud in many international games. Basically sports are considered as the medium to raise our country, state and district to its higher level and full of pride. The are different sports played in different parts of the country with each state excelling in some form of sport but the stamina and spirit are regarded as the two best factors that are important for an athlete. Basically the sports section here is male dominated and cricket oriented but there are many women here who made the country proud.
 
Some of the eminent sports personality from Kerala is Anju Bobby George who is also the most successful Indian sportswomen from Kerala who is popular for Long Jump. The other lady who has made the nation proud is Pilavullakandi Thekkeparampil Usha who needs no introduction and is known as PT Usha to the nation. She is the Indian athlete from Payyoli, Kozhikode district and is still remembered as the fastest Indian women in the track. She is nicknamed as "Payyoli Express" and "Golden Girl" because of her stamina, which was highly praised. Another familiar face from Kerala is Shiny Abraham Wilson who emerged as a popular athlete in the 80's and she has achieved many goals in her life. Wilson has won many Asian gold medals and re-wrote many records and was also one of Asia's finest 400 meters and 800 meters contestants. The state has taken various attempts to introduce a women's section in many other areas so that women are given equal opportunities to prove their skills. The state women have participated in many national level sports also and have emerged as champions winning hearts and prizes at many of these championships. The state is also providing scholarships and loans to these sports women to encourage their talents.