Lyari Boxing Girls
Athletes
The Hope Brigade Karachi, 2021
Boxing is in our blood but only the men in the family have been allowed to pursue the sport. We want to train and compete and put in our best efforts – we should not be held back because we are girls!
In Lyari, an underprivileged neighbourhood known for its gang wars, street crime and male athletes, young girls and women have stepped out of constrictive gender roles, that involve household chores, early marriage and young motherhood, straight into the boxing ring.