Socio-economic conditions of women football players in rural areas of Kolhapur district and right to play

‘Right to education’ and ‘Right to play’ are the fundamental rights of every child. ‘Right to play’ is
articles 24 of Universal Human Rights declarations. Unfortunately ‘Play’ is denied to the children of developing
countries mainly due to some social and economic reasons. In India participation of women players is very less
as compared to developed countries. Socio-economic conditions are mainly affecting on participation of women
players in India especially in rural areas. Participation of women Football players in rural areas of Kolhapur
district is also affected due to some socio-economic conditions and problem. Social customs, cultural
restrictions, lack of support from schools, inadequate financial support etc. are some of the reasons. Football is
a game of strength, stamina and speed. Rural women Football players are always better in those physical fitness
factors. Every year women Football teams from rural area used to participate more at district school level
tournaments than the teams from urban area. But the participation of women Football players in rural area
decreases as increase in their age. Socio-economic conditions of players produce obstacles in fulfilling their
fundamental right. The present study is to put light on socio-economic conditions of women Football players in
rural areas of Kolhapur district and problems of family, society and schools.