Class 9 · Physical Education and Well Being · New NCERT
Chapter 16: Women in Sports
"Women in Sports" is a chapter of about eight pages. Students are likely to learn about the achievements of women athletes, the barriers they have faced and the progress made, with Indian examples. It links with the Class 7 English chapter on Arunima Sinha and the Class 6 Urdu essay on Mary Kom and with themes of equality. Discussion of stereotypes and a project on a woman athlete make it engaging, and it encourages girls and boys alike to see sport as open to all.
This is chapter 16 of 23 in Khel Praveen, the Class 9 Physical Education and Well Being textbook, in the Sports for All section, and begins on page 122 of the printed 2026-27 book. It follows "Young Athlete" and is followed by "Age is Just a Number".
The goals in "Women in Sports" go beyond physical skill. Grade 9 students are navigating adolescence, so the book builds resilience, self-regulation and social sensitivity alongside fitness. Teachers can use stories of athletes, case studies and small projects, and adapt activities to the space, equipment and abilities in their school, keeping every student involved.
Try a short family session or discussion based on "Women in Sports". Let the student lead, explain and demonstrate. This turns learning into shared interest and builds regular physical activity into the family routine.
This overview is written from the 2026-27 textbook's Contents page, its preface and the chapter title, to help families and teachers prepare. Please read the chapter itself for exact content, activities and exercises.