100 Women Season 2015 Episode 3 - Sania Mirza - Women's Doubles Tennis Champion

Airdate: 2015-Nov-25

Episode summary:

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.

About 100 Women series:

High-profile women from the spheres of entertainment, sport, business and politics speak to BBC presenters about their work, life and ambitions.Show more >