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Sania Mirza - Women's Doubles Tennis Champion
Episode 3 of 6
Yogita Limaye talks to tennis player Sania Mirza, one of India's most iconic sports stars, who has been a very vocal champion of women's rights in the country.
Sania Mirza is one of India's most iconic sports stars, who has helped to raise the profile of tennis in a country obsessed with cricket. She is currently world number 1 in the women's doubles rankings, the first Indian to achieve the feat. She has a huge fan following in India and has also been a very vocal champion of women's rights in the country, having been targeted by critics for her gender, religion and even whom she chose to marry. Yogita Limaye talks to Mirza about her journey and the many controversies she has had to face along the way.
Last on
Wed 25 Nov 201520:30
BBC News Channel BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD only
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewer | Yogita Limaye |
| Interviewed Guest | Sania Mirza |
Broadcasts
- Wed 25 Nov 201500:30BBC News Channel BBC News UK HD & BBC News UK only
- Wed 25 Nov 201504:30BBC News Channel BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD only
- Wed 25 Nov 201520:30BBC News Channel BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD only