The group helping women find confidence through sports

In a society where stigma and limited opportunities hold many back, the grassroots group WE United is rewriting the rules for female athletes.

Back in 2014, a group of women in Nepal who played futsal together organised an all-women’s tournament, roping in friends to serve as referees and extra players. It was a humble effort made by a bunch of women who loved playing football and also realised how sport had a deep impact on their lives, says Arpana Pradhan, a member of the organising team. “We wanted this impact to reach other girls and women,” Arpana told the Post recently.