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Makers of the ‘Toofaan’ Storm: Rural Women Leading India’s Largest Athletics Event for Girls

Nanhi Kalis and Associates gather after the completion of the district-level games in Jambusar, Gujarat. Clutching participation certificates and wearing hard-earned medals, they soak in the endorphins after an exhilarating day of athletics in the fresh air!

As 2026 greets us, the air is buzzing with New Year celebrations and resolutions, as well as anticipation for the upcoming festivals of Lohri and Sankranti. For over 17​1,000 Nanhi Kalis, though, a unique kind of festive spirit burns brightly across thousands of villages in 17 districts and 7 states of India—a collective surge of… Continue reading Makers of the ‘Toofaan’ Storm: Rural Women Leading India’s Largest Athletics Event for Girls