Women's football in India | DW Documentary
Summary
TLDRThe video script revolves around the theme of women's empowerment through football in India. It features stories of female players from diverse backgrounds, highlighting their struggles, dreams, and the joy they find in the sport. The script captures the impact of Discover Football, an initiative that brings women together to play and coach, fostering a sense of community and breaking societal barriers. The festival atmosphere is palpable, with participants eager to showcase their skills and grow, proving that football is a game for everyone, regardless of gender or background.
Takeaways
- đ Football is a unifying force that transcends gender, religion, and culture, as seen in the script where girls from different backgrounds come together to play.
- đ The script highlights the aspirations of girls to become professional football players, despite societal norms that might deem it a 'boys' game'.
- đ Personal stories in the script underscore the importance of pursuing one's dreams, such as Cynthia's dream to become a great football player, inspired by her father.
- đ„ The emotional and psychological impact of personal hardships, like Cynthia's father's illness and passing, are depicted as significant motivators for players to excel.
- đ The script showcases the global nature of football, with participants from India, Cameroon, and other places, highlighting the sport's universal appeal.
- đšâđ©âđ§âđŠ It emphasizes the importance of family support in pursuing sports, as seen with the encouragement from Cynthia's father and other family members.
- đââïž The script illustrates the challenges faced by female players, such as lack of facilities, societal restrictions, and the need for more opportunities to play.
- đ± The festival described in the script serves as a platform for women's empowerment, skill development, and social integration.
- đ The script suggests that with the right coaching and opportunities, the level of women's football in India has the potential to improve significantly.
- đŁïž Language barriers are mentioned as a challenge, but the common language of football helps to bridge these gaps, fostering a sense of community.
- đ The script conveys the excitement and energy of the football festival, highlighting the joy and freedom that playing football brings to the participants.
Q & A
Who is Cynthia and what is her background?
-Cynthia comes from a small village where football is everything to her. She started playing football when she was young and has a dream to become a great football player, which is also her father's dream.
What was Cynthia's father's role in her passion for football?
-Cynthia's father was supportive of her playing football and shared her dream of becoming a great football player. His passing away made her even more determined to fulfill his dream.
What challenges did Cynthia face when her father was in the hospital?
-When Cynthia's father was in the hospital, she was stressed out and distracted during football practices because her mind was on her father's condition.
What is the significance of the Afghanistan women's national football team to Cynthia?
-The Afghanistan women's national football team inspired Cynthia by showing her that women could play football at an international level, giving her hope and motivation.
What does Cynthia want to achieve by playing football?
-Cynthia wants to set an example for other girls by playing football, showing them that they can also pursue their dreams despite societal restrictions.
What is the role of Discover Football in the script?
-Discover Football is an organization that has brought qualified coaches and opportunities to local people, helping to improve the level of play and organization of football, especially for women.
How does football impact the lives of the women in the script?
-Football provides the women with confidence, a sense of community, and a platform to fight for their rights. It also serves as a means of empowerment and a way to challenge societal norms.
What are some of the barriers to women playing football mentioned in the script?
-The script mentions barriers such as lack of qualified coaches, societal restrictions on women's freedom, and a lack of available playing spaces.
What is the importance of the Discover Football festival according to the script?
-The Discover Football festival is important because it is a platform for women's empowerment, socialization, integration, and it helps to break stereotypes and promote the idea that football is for everyone, regardless of gender or background.
How does the script describe the experience of playing football for the women involved?
-The script describes playing football as an empowering and freeing experience for the women, allowing them to feel alive and to connect with others from different backgrounds.
What are some of the cultural insights revealed in the script?
-The script provides insights into the cultural differences and challenges faced by women who play football in different parts of India and the world, such as the acceptance of women playing sports and the importance of family support.
Outlines
đ Passion for Football: A Young Girl's Dream
The first paragraph introduces Cynthia, a girl from a small village who is passionate about football. Despite societal norms that seem to suggest football is not a girl's game, Cynthia is determined to pursue her dream of becoming a great football player, inspired by her father's dream as well. She recalls starting to play football with boys in her youth and how her father's passing away strengthened her resolve to fulfill his dream. The paragraph also touches on the challenges she faced, such as her father's illness and the stress it caused, and her commitment to the sport despite personal hardships.
đšâđ©âđ§âđŠ Family Support and the Power of Football
Paragraph two discusses the importance of family support in pursuing football as a sport, especially for girls. It highlights the experiences of a young Muslim girl who finds confidence and strength through playing football, which helps her overcome academic setbacks. The girl feels fortunate to have the opportunity to play, recognizing that not all girls have the same chance. The paragraph also includes insights from a coach who sees the potential in Indian female football players and the impact of the Discover Football initiative in bringing qualified coaches to nurture talent. The coach emphasizes the universal language of football and the common challenges faced by female players worldwide, from ridicule to more severe threats.
đ The Thrill of the Game and the Quest for Equality
This paragraph focuses on the excitement of football and the desire for equal opportunities for women in the sport. It features a young girl who is eager to be trained by professional coaches and the positive impact of the Discover Football initiative. The narrative includes the challenges of finding places to play and societal restrictions on girls' participation in sports, particularly in regions outside of Mumbai. The paragraph also touches on the importance of the football festival as a platform for women's empowerment and social integration, and the personal growth experienced by the players.
đ Cultural Exchange and the Power of Unity
Paragraph four explores the cultural exchange and unity fostered by the football festival. It includes personal accounts of players from different backgrounds coming together, overcoming language barriers, and learning from one another. The paragraph emphasizes the empowerment of women through football and the realization of their rights. It also highlights the importance of the festival as a platform for peace, development, and socialization, where people can learn to share, give, and accept.
đ The Joy of Football and the Fight for Opportunities
In this paragraph, the joy and freedom that football brings to women are highlighted. It includes the experiences of a girl who finds solace and a sense of life in the sport, despite societal expectations. The paragraph also discusses the need for equal opportunities for women in football, with the argument that girls should have the same chances to prove themselves as boys. The narrative includes the excitement of the football festival, the new friendships formed, and the broader societal implications of women's participation in sports.
đ” The Unifying Power of Music and Football
The sixth paragraph is brief and primarily consists of musical interludes and applause, suggesting a celebratory atmosphere. It implies a continuation of the festival's energy and the unifying power of music in conjunction with the sport of football.
Mindmap
Keywords
đĄFootball
đĄEmpowerment
đĄInclusion
đĄChallenges
đĄCoaching
đĄCommunity
đĄOpportunity
đĄCultural Barriers
đĄSupport System
đĄSelf-confidence
đĄStereotypes
Highlights
A girl's game? Defying gender stereotypes in sports.
Cynthia's story: From a small village to a dream of becoming a great football player.
The importance of support and encouragement in pursuing sports dreams.
Coping with personal loss and using it as motivation to fulfill a father's dream.
The role of football in building confidence and overcoming academic challenges.
The desire to set an example for other girls and inspire them to play sports.
Inspiration from the Afghanistan women's national football team.
The impact of Discover Football, a platform that brings women together globally.
Coaching and the challenges faced by women in sports across different cultures.
The universal language of football and its role in bridging cultural divides.
Overcoming societal restrictions and gaining freedom through sports.
The importance of community and family support in pursuing a sports career.
The struggle for playing spaces and the gender divide in sports facilities.
The power of football as a tool for women's empowerment and social change.
Cross-cultural exchanges and learning from each other's experiences in football.
The joy of playing football and the sense of freedom it provides.
The need for equal opportunities in sports for both boys and girls.
The government's role in supporting women in sports and overcoming cultural barriers.
Transcripts
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all the guys is to see it's not a girl's
game who told you've in which
Constitution it is written that it's not
a girl's game neighboring upper ethnic
could pick Jyoti Persinger oh is it not
you committed to map of say shaker oh
boy a person the only person
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my name is Cynthia I come from a very
small village football is everything for
me when I was small I shall always see
guys playing then once I told my
physical education teacher that so so
even I want to play I'm like dying to
play football and then he called me then
I used to play with boys like small
sided gains fun games we started with
and then yeah I slowly slowly I started
playing football my dream is to become a
great football player it's my father's
dream and mine too
you should always support me and
encourage me even when I still get
rejected for any selection
and then it was a sick Vanya he was in
hospital he was struggling a lot and I
was really stressed out because I don't
know what was happening I used to go for
practices but my mind was somewhere else
my mind was on my father when my dad
passed away I realized that I have to
fulfill his dream now no matter what
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symbols of rebellion or to bear in human
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me wrangle whoa monk I'm gonna Dini to
this is the other important or religion
go some alkyl of negative
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made us but ourselves oh for goodness
sake initially yeah but I still won
approval isn't he whoa America chatter
look Bona Dea was Oscar and there was a
tourist of all I tell you I am inside if
Elena's and I'm doing civil engineering
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we are 20 people in a family with the
grandmothers four brothers and we all
children together and we follow Muslim
Islam problems well with slim breaks
from my studies it gives me confidence
the power to acquire everything when I
feel discouraged when I don't get good
marks I just when I play it for the boy
I get that courage back I get that I can
do whatever I want when I see that girls
are not giving giving a chance they are
not getting the opportunities I feel
lucky that I'm playing I have something
in me that I'm doing it and all the
girls can do that I want to set an
example for them too it's the first
thing which came in my mind when I
started playing football was rage opting
that what will happen if I go ahead and
I will not get a chance to play just
because of this so when I saw the
Afghanistan Aniston team playing
international games with their job so
they were just like a light towards me
that I've got so much inspired by them
but I came to play the thing that is a
bit the International games are held in
the job so even I can play on the state
level or district level with this
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so coach told us that there will be a
tournament if she said they are pack
your bags and all and get ready to go
for the festival I was on a call what
Coach seriously hurt selected
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I'm victory enfermo from Cameroon a
coach for Dragon Club of Pia one day I'm
a happy participant of discover football
in Gow
mufasa India looking India and comparing
Cameroon their level of pay everybody's
interested we have young girls who have
the desire but they are not open to the
world there are no coaches as qualified
in India they are not women talented but
they have the idea but discover football
has brought qualified coaches have
brought their own talent of organization
to these local people I think tomorrow
the game of football in India it's going
to be far more better
football has been an essential part of
my life as long as I can think back I
started when I was a little kid then I
also became a coach we started this
cover football with this idea of
bringing women together from different
places really globally and to see do we
have things in common
what are you know experiences that we
can share so that we can help each other
the challenges are everywhere the same
of course there are different levels of
difficulties you know it goes from to be
laughed at when you play as a woman to
receiving death threats and like in
Afghanistan for example so it's
obviously different degree of danger I
would say but the challenges are very
similar I'm beautiful bald so I have no
idea what's going to happen over there
but I'm really much excited for it
football is in Goins blood so we all
love only football so every way we see
on television also we see only football
if if it's a cricket match we don't we
don't leave order to watch that
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this is not a competition right because
we all are mixed for me every match is
important I always wanted to be trained
under a professional quotes and and
discover football I got that opportunity
we have one local meaning Indian quotes
and one professional they just keep on
seeing them how they play and what they
taught us is really very good and we can
share it's like okay I'm I have with 80%
of knowledge from all the coaches over
the world well come from different
backgrounds our essence our different
communication is different there's a lot
of language barrier even in India there
are so many languages but football is a
universal game football is a global
activity and has no other language than
the ball movement and space
we do women here it's so wonderful their
parents already let them means they
already accept and has the thing that it
shouldn't have their right to come to
the activity some parents or say no and
in my country if you do something like
that I'll let you go
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get this tournament the participants are
really eager to take part they want
people to witness what they're doing and
then the actual images that come out of
it are beautiful
you know the images of strong young
players the images of players who maybe
don't have as much experience and you
see them growing and learning on the
field and then you have images you know
that are just fulfill every stereotype
of like sports photography
my father my other members of the family
they were very supportive
Mumbai people actually bit open mind so
our girls are allowed to play but we are
not having the place to play though all
the grounds are not on my locality are
actually occupied occupied with the boys
so even I don't get a chance to play
here in my locality after travel one
hour to membra and play over there even
I took the girls from Jharkhand girls
are not allowed to play outside they are
not allowed to play the football or any
other game outside their house so it was
like okay this is happening in other
states too
we are not there living in Mumbai but we
don't know that girls are not given
freedom in other states so in disco
football we came to know that there are
women facing problems freedom problems
rights problem in their states
the players bring so much energy so even
like on day seven when I'm getting out
of bed and I'm so tired and it's so hot
and all my clothes are dirty and I smell
I just say yep but once you get there
and I know the minute I get here the
players bring this incredible energy
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I think it's a wonderful festival
especially for women empowerment and you
know how girls realize the value that
being a women and fighting for your
rights is very important so I think
y'all had a number of workshops and they
have been enlightened because that is
the most important thing especially in a
country like India the game football is
not only for men it's not only for women
it's a game for everybody even for
transgender that can do something with
their bodies with their rights and to
have entertainment in the game it's a
platform for peace development
socialization integration and you learn
how to share how to give how to accept
even a problem
I never had a Muslim friend hearing
breakfast
I met one train from Bombay I guess
yeah Mumbai for him she is really nice
really cute talkative also huh
when I met them I was like okay we are
just doing hello hi that's it and it
takes 2 2 to 3 days to get free with
them and we started conversate
conversating with each other
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but nominal John Romita some may signify
data to our net with no pay level
picture of India territory
Tony I'm don't know how are they
supposed to stay with a friend oh yeah
foreign believer to mental authority
blocking he wore a pancake and retina
robot me to say photo metadata was
swallow orbicular to is every Hotel
cĂŠsar I was really worried about my
hijab - but babe oh really they're
really sweet and at least the respective
things Muslims or whatever it may be a
job so they never never offended me told
me to remove it
they are they allow me to play with
itself felt very free aware
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with this festival I could interact with
people in kind of a different language
not not really but yeah I got to meet so
many new people especially Tibetans whom
I'd be never know that they exist
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I'm gonna participate connect up
it's literally or home go tonight or say
I'm tip I didn't represent it kar sakthe
or or sat me girls environment sugars of
the easily Comiskey festival
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you know calm everyone down but on the
other hand obviously we also wanna
see nice football games right and that's
also what we need far less coaches some
of you in this room we're on the
sidelines yelling at your players
telling them what to do
the game belongs to the place
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I prefer football over everything and
even if I am in the eye I do play I feel
free I feel life it's my other life
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I had enjoy a loop very much and the
most important one was happy with about
that regard of many friends and we is a
team walk so we should be playing like a
friendly match so so 1x settings the
amount of opportunity boys get I I think
even girls should get that and because
that is the only way we can prove
ourselves
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okay there's so many more stories to
hear I want to see I want to know I want
to hear it doesn't matter how many
women's or girls stories I hear about
football there's always a new aspect to
it it was actually beyond my
expectations the festival here is
wonderful and the first thing I'm
feeling is very very much lucky to come
here to enjoy the beat and soccer on
beat it's wonderful the governments are
and they are not free I think some they
are one of the reason because they don't
let their shell string they don't try if
they're just saying that okay we are at
home we'll do the work at home household
things so they need the first step
should be taken by them then the world
will maybe support them
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