Photo Exhibition

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.

CELEBRATING WOMEN
& GIRLS IN SPORT

Quoting Serena Williams, with this photo contest "Overpower. Overtake. Overcome: A Photo Exhibition of Women & Girls in Sport" we aim to celebrate women and girls in sport in all their diversity, striving to overpower stereotypes, overtake obstacles and overcome barriers across all walks of life:
Global women, real women and female role models from rural fields, school playgrounds, refugee camps to elite sport stadiums, women who are challenging the status quo, leveling out the playing fields and pushing for a transformation, with resilience and courage despite sparse resources and multiple challenges.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Equal Strokes
Photographer: Lizaan Smit
Country: South Africa

On a sports field in Gansbaai, South Africa, a determined young girl practices hockey 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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