a Legacy That Refuses to RetireSerena Williams Is Quitting Tennis. It Speaks to Why Fan Cultures Must Allow Athletes to Evolve. Fans "push" people and value them in absolutes, but Williams's decision presents a subversive possibility of growing by one's own measure. By Saumya Kalia
One More Lap for ExclusionWorld Swimming Body Bans Trans Athletes From Women’s Events Trans women will not be allowed to compete if they experienced male puberty after the age of 12, a restriction that may exclude many from elite sports. By Saumya Kalia
The Business of SportsThe French Open 2022 Renews Demand for Night Matches for Women in Sports The argument that women’s sport doesn’t generate as much money as men’s sport misses the point: women's mobility is socially restricted. By Saumya Kalia
Social Media PoliceWomen Athletes Faced ‘Disturbing Level’ of Online Abuse During Tokyo Olympics: Survey Research shows 87% of social media vitriol was targeted towards women, adding an additional barrier to their careers. By Saumya Kalia
No Right AttireFemale Handball Athletes Are No Longer Required To Compete in Bikinis Norwegian athletes were fined for wearing shorts instead of bikini bottoms to a tournament in July. By Saumya Kalia
Patriarchy Won This RoundDisabled Female Athlete Held From Going To Championship ‘Alone’ Like It’s The 1800s The Sports Authority of India recently refused to send an athlete to a world championship in Poland -- revealing their patriarchal biases. By Devrupa Rakshit