Of refreshing candour and unfettered courage, Witness presents a fiery memoir of Sakshi Malik
1 month, 1 week ago

Of refreshing candour and unfettered courage, Witness presents a fiery memoir of Sakshi Malik

The Hindu  

Sakshi Malik’s memoir titled ‘Witness,’ co-authored by Jonathan Selvaraj, is the story of India’s only female Olympic medallist who also became one of the faces of arguably the biggest protest in Indian sports history. Malik, with the help of a seasoned journalist in Selvaraj, pours her heart out which successfully avoids the template and makes ‘Witness’ one of the finest autobiographies of all time. READ: Tokyo Olympic champion wrestler Gable Steveson ends retirement Malik, in one of the initial chapters, mentions her aversion to confrontation. A book with an original and honest voice, ‘Witness’ provides fascinating insights into women’s wrestling in India, on and off the mat.

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Sakshi Malik's ‘Witness’ is a story of grappling with decisions on and off the mat
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Sakshi Malik's ‘Witness’ is a story of grappling with decisions on and off the mat

Live Mint  

“I’ve never enjoyed the actual art of confrontation." Not from Sakshi Malik, who won India’s first Olympic wrestling medal among women, a bronze in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, besides a host of other international prizes. Now retired from the sport, Malik does not seem to fear repercussions—she has already had a taste of that after last year’s protests—which …

'Witness' book review: With the vim and verve of a blockbuster, this memoir remains grounded in raw emotion
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'Witness' book review: With the vim and verve of a blockbuster, this memoir remains grounded in raw emotion

New Indian Express  

To its credit, Olympic bronze medallist, Sakshi Malik’s momentous memoir, Witness, does not bother with pussyfooting around what was, and is, an explosive issue. With Jonathan Selvaraj, Sakshi takes no prisoners as she goes after not just the likes of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Amit Shah, but even fellow wrestlers like Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Babita Phogat, her own …

Sakshi Malik’s memoir ‘Witness’ to be out in October
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sakshi Malik’s memoir ‘Witness’ to be out in October

The Hindu  

One of India's top women wrestlers Sakshi Malik will come out with her memoir in October in which she gives an "honest account" of her life — the highs, lows, and everything in between. In her fiery memoir, Malik tells her story beginning from childhood, her introduction to wrestling in Rohtak, win in the Rio Olympics, post-Olympics journey, struggles and …

Book review: A valuable anthology of Indian sport and place of women in it
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Book review: A valuable anthology of Indian sport and place of women in it

The Hindu  

The Day I Became a Runner by Sohini Chattopadhyay is a compelling ode to the athletes of pre- and post-independent India who blazed a trail for women in a field as gendered as any — sport. Chattopadhyay establishes this premise in the opening chapter, ‘The Bengali Woman’s Running Diary’, which explores the origins of her own journey as a hobby …

The wrestlers’ redemption: Fight to ensure safe playing field for Indian athletes
1 year, 6 months ago

The wrestlers’ redemption: Fight to ensure safe playing field for Indian athletes

The Hindu  

In India’s wrestling halls, echoes of triumph and glory have faded, replaced by a battle against exploitation and injustice. India’s Olympic and Commonwealth Games medal winners embody the spirit of change in a sport tarnished by the darkness of a scandal. The Wrestlers’ Redemption, an ongoing saga, can be a watershed moment for Indian sport, ensuring a safe playing field …

She Dared: Women in Indian Sports - A book review
4 years, 4 months ago

She Dared: Women in Indian Sports - A book review

The Hindu  

The life stories of Indian superstars such as P. T. Usha, M. C. Mary Kom, Sakshi Malik and P. V. Sindhu are just a few that one will encounter while scrolling through the pages of She Dared: Women in Indian Sports. From breaking stereotypes, overcoming social barriers and economic deprivation, to refusing to take no for an answer, these women …

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