Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Union MoS Raksha Khadse Calls for Stronger Pathways for Women in Indian Sports at All-Women Coaches Course
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Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse addressed the All-Women Coaches Course under the All India Tennis Association's (AITA) ACE 2032 initiative in New Delhi. Supported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Sports Authority of India, the initiative aims to build a stronger women coaching workforce, expand grassroots participation, and connect coach education with talent identification and high-performance training. Discussions emphasized increasing women's representation in coaching, sports science, administration, and leadership roles, while highlighting the role of ASMITA women's leagues under the Khelo India framework and the need for safe, sustainable sports careers.