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A TRIBUTE TO WOMEN AND SPORT
WIN. OVERCOME. DOMINATE.
“Overpower. Overtakes. Overcome: A visual tribute to Women & Sport” is a photographic exhibition that aims to celebrate women and sport.
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LET'S CELEBRATE WOMEN
AND SPORT
With the photographic exhibition “Overpower. Overtakes. Overcome: A visual tribute to Women & Sport” we want to celebrate the sporty women and girls who strive every day to overcome obstacles, overcome stereotypes and break down barriers.
VIRTUAL GALLERY
Discover the 20 Winning Pictures Celebrating Girls & Women in Sport.
Explore the powerful images that highlight the strength, determination, and diversity of women and girls in sports. These photographs capture their stories of triumph and perseverance.
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Embracing The Hardship
Photographer: Arpan Basu Chowdhury
Country: India
This picture, taken in a remote tribal area of Purulia, West Bengal, captures the determination of women footballers practicing daily despite hardship and deprivation. They embody hope and the dream of a better future. Their spirit of self-reliance, shared values, and dignity is awe-inspiring.
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Lost in the moment
Photographer: Eragbie Joshua
Country: Nigeria
Triumph is about breaking barriers, not just crossing the finish line first . This photo captures a female swimmer, injured yet determined to finish her race at the Nigeria University Games. It celebrates the resilience of women who face challenges head-on, embodying victory through courage and determination.
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The history makers
Photographer: Paula Duda
Country: Poland
In October 2023, history was made with the first-ever women's amputee international football match in Warsaw. Poland defeated the United States 1:0, celebrated by the joyous Polish players in the photo, who once viewed playing football without prosthetics as an impossible dream.
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Unstoppable Determination
Photographer:Ali Hasnein Hussein
Country: Tanzania
A young footballer, despite physical disability, radiates joy and determination on the field. This powerful image embodies "Overpower. Overtake. Overcome," showing her unwavering spirit and passion. It proves that true strength is not physical but lies in the heart's ability to triumph over any obstacle.
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Wrestlers of India breaking taboos
Photographer: Avijit Ghosh Women
Country: India
In this photograph, women wrestlers participate in an open- air street-side match on a makeshift stage in Kolkata, India. This rare sight challenges the male-dominated tradition of street wrestling. These women are likely the first generation to break such taboos.
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FOOTBALL4WILDLIFE
Photographer: Calvince Ogall
Country: Kenya
Using football as a tool to sensitize the community on the need to conserve the wildlife in their natural habitat.
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Breaking Waves Breaking Barriers
Photographer: Darius Metzler
Country: Germany
Against a stunning sunset, my sister strides confidently toward the ocean with her surfboard, defying stereotypes. She navigates formidable waves with determination, embodying resilience. This moment captures her inspiring start of a perfect surf session, breaking waves and barriers.
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Empowered woman empower woman
Photographer:Eugenie Bezuidenhout
Country: South Africa
In South Africa, gymnastics is not acknowledged as profoundly as rugby . Female coaches are crucial in empowering women athletes through support and encouragement, bringing Olympic dreams just "a clap away." Spot the Olympic rings hidden in the chalk cloud in this image.
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Equal Strokes
Photographer: Lizaan Smit
Country: South Africa
On a sports field in Gansbaai, South Africa, a determined young girl hockey practices amidst a sea of boys, her shirt reading "You can sit with us," promoting inclusiveness amidst the intensity of their game. This scene highlights the powerful contrast between traditional sportsmanship and the message of equality.
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A woman is stronger than we think
Photographer:Marlene Storti
Country: Switzerland
An accomplished athlete and an incredible mother-to-be . These two things must be shown to allow other women to believe in her and remain or become the strong woman she wants to be.
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Female Football
Photographer:Michael Dula
Country: Kenya
This was a football competition between players with intellectual disabilities and those without. The aim was to create inclusive football teams where players with intellectual disabilities could play with those without in a unified manner.
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Game Changer
Photographer:Mr. Sourav Karmakar
Country: India
Ritu Saini shows no anger when sharing her story, only peace with her past pain. Despite an acid attack by a rejected cousin ending her basketball dreams, she regained confidence and aspires to play for her state again. This picture was taken at "Sheroes Hangout" Café in Agra, India.
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Siva Success
Photographer:Nathan Clarke
Country: United Kingdom
Malaysian squash player Sivasingari Subramaniam celebrates winning the London Classic 2024, her biggest career title. She defeated the World No. 1, No. 3, and No. 4, two years after a near-fatal car crash left her with severe injuries, casting doubt on her professional future.
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Hitting the Ball
Photographer:Nila Nandi
Country: India
Blind Cricket, adapted for blind and partially sighted players, is governed by the World Blind Cricket Council (WBCC) since 1996. In New Delhi, a teacher uses outdoor training to help blind women cricketers master the sweep shot amidst urban noise, preparing them for cricket field success.
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A Window into Girls Empowerment through Sports
Photographer:Praveen Dhavale
Country: India
In a rural Indian village, girls challenge gender norms in sports with boys' support. Despite limited opportunities—only 11% of football players are girls—they balance school and household duties to prepare their grounds, inspiring their community through dedication and perseverance.
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WHAT'S NEXT?
In collaboration with the Global Observatory for Gender Equality & Sport, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), UN Women, UNAIDS, MTV Staying Alive Foundation, Sport for Social Change Network South Africa, and Bobbi Brown, we are taking this photography exhibition global.
The winning photographs will be showcased in prestigious locations, including art galleries, selected museums, and UN offices in Johannesburg, Dakar, and many more.
Additionally, a virtual exhibition with a global reach will be hosted, allowing everyone to experience the powerful imagery.
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SUPPORTING GRASSROOT ORGANIZATIONS
While selected photos will be displayed, a broader range of photos will be featured in the "Overpower. Overtake. Overcome: A Visual Tribute to Women & Sport" Exhibition Photobook, available for purchase.
Proceeds from the photobook sales will be donated to grassroots organizations that fearlessly fight for women's empowerment through physical education, physical activity, and sport (PEPAS).
Join us in celebrating and supporting the incredible women and girls who are making history through sport.
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