World โChampion Anupama Ramachandran Urges Increased Female Participation in Snooker
New Delhi – Anupama Ramachandran, recently crowned world champion in snooker, is hoping her victory will inspire a new generation ofโ female players to pick up the cue. The champion โcredits her family’s unwavering support-includingโข her chartered โaccountantโ mother-and โa strong network โขof encouragement for โคher success, but now focusesโ on broadening access to the sport for girls worldwide.
Ramachandran’s triumph represents a pivotal moment for โwomen in snooker, a sport historically dominated byโ men. While theโฃ precise impact of her world titleโ remains โto beโฃ seen, she believes increased visibility โof prosperous female โplayers is crucial to dismantling barriersโ and fostering aโ sense of belonging for aspiring athletes. The rise in women’s participation globally โalready provides role models for young girls considering theโ sport, and Ramachandran hopes to amplify thatโฃ effect.
“What did the world title give me? A lot,” Ramachandran shared in a recent interview. “What did it cost me? I honestlyโ don’tโฃ know yet. Maybe Iโฃ will understand that in a year or so.”
Despite her youth,Ramachandran’s vision extends beyond personal accolades. She emphasizes the importance of โcreating a more inclusive environment where girls feel empowered to pursue snooker, stating, “The only thing I hope for is that more girls take up โthis sport and believe they โฃbelong here.” โฃ
Ramachandran acknowledges the instrumental โrole of her family in her journey,noting โthat everyone contributed to her achieving this milestone. She expressed gratitude for their support, alongside the growing number of women already competing professionally, providing tangible examples for aspiring players.
As โtold to Aswathy Santhosh of Theโฃ Bridge.