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Sania Mirza
Yogita Limaye talks to Sania Mirza, one of India's most iconic sportspersons, about her journey and the many controversies she's had to face along the way.
Sania Mirza is one of India's most iconic sportspersons. In a country obsessed with cricket, she made tennis famous. Currently world number 1 in the women's doubles rankings and the first Indian to do so, she's also a very vocal champion for women's rights in the country. She has a huge fan following in India, but has also been targeted by critics for her gender, religion and even whom she chose to marry. Yogita Limaye talks to her about her journey and the many controversies she's had to face along the way.
Last on
Wed 25 Nov 201520:30GMT
BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewer | Yogita Limaye |
| Interviewed Guest | Sania Mirza |
Broadcasts
- Wed 25 Nov 201504:30GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Wed 25 Nov 201509:30GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Wed 25 Nov 201516:30GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Wed 25 Nov 201520:30GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD