2025: the Year of the Underdog and a New era for Women in Sports
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A year defined by resilience, remarkable comebacks, and groundbreaking achievements for female athletes, 2025 will be remembered as a turning point in the world of sports.
The year 2025 has been nothing short of magical, a global celebration of perseverance and the triumph of the unexpected. From stunning upsets to long-awaited victories, teams and athletes consistently demonstrated the power of dedication, unity, and unwavering belief. This year wasn’t just about lifting trophies; it was about inspiring hope and redefining what’s possible, particularly for women in sports who shattered barriers and set a new standard for excellence.
the Dawn of a New Sporting Year
January kicked off with Denmark’s historic fourth consecutive title at the International Handball federation Championship, while Brazil and Egypt made waves by reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 26 years. In the United States, Super Bowl LIX captivated audiences, with forbes reporting a record 47.5% female viewership, fueled by the “Taylor Swift Effect,” a 24% year-over-year increase among women aged 18 to 24. This surge highlights the growing intersection of entertainment and sports and the expanding female fanbase.
the momentum continued in March as India, after a 12-year drought, lifted the International Cricket Council Champions Trophy, marking a important moment for Indian cricket. Harry Kane, at age 31, achieved a personal milestone, winning the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich, proving that patience and dedication ultimately prevail.
Crowning Moments and Global Triumphs
June witnessed a series of exhilarating wins. The Royal Challengers Bangalore’s victory in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League was a fairytale moment for Virat Kohli, ending his long-awaited trophy drought. Arika Gurung of Nepal made her nation proud, securing a gold medal at the Australian Open Karate Championship and a bronze at the Karate-1 Premier League in Rabat, Morocco, inspiring a new generation of female athletes. South Africa, after 27 years, claimed the International Cricket Council World Test Championship, defeating Australia and signaling a new era for their team. meanwhile, Tadej Pogačar cemented his place among cycling’s greats at the Tour de France.
Fresh Starts and Unexpected Turns
The 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore showcased the brilliance of Léon Marchand and Summer McIntosh. Tho, the sporting calendar wasn’t without its challenges. Political unrest in Nepal during September,stemming from a Gen Z movement,created a period of turmoil. Yet, sports offered a glimmer of hope, as Nepal secured a 2-0 victory against the West indies in a T20I series, a symbolic moment of unity and resilience.
The Long grind and Dramatic Comebacks
October brought a stunning comeback in the National Football League, with the Denver Broncos scoring 33 points in a single quarter to defeat the New York Giants 33-32. November saw the Indian Women’s Cricket team claim their maiden trophy, defeating South Africa by 52 runs, with Shefali Verma’s Player of the Match performance embodying a powerful message of equality and empowerment for girls in rural India. The Nepali girls’ remarkable journey to the finals of the inaugural Blind Women’s T20 Cricket World cup, despite falling short against India, was a testament to their courage and determination in overcoming societal stigmas.
The Showdown and a Year of Miracles
December 13th proved to be a day of poetic symmetry, with both the Hobart Hurricanes Women and the men’s team winning their respective Big Bash League titles. In Nepal, the Lumbini Lions completed a remarkable turnaround, winning the Nepal Premier League after finishing at the bottom of the table the previous year, embodying the Nepali saying: “stay grounded in both suffering and success.” Captain Rohit Kumar Paudel led the team with composure, earning Player of the Tournament honors.
Thus, the year 2025 would be etched in history as a year of ‘miracle,’ in which unfulfilled dreams were finally fulfilled, characterised by resilience and redemption, emerging as a saga of underdogs. This year marks a milestone for women in sports, redefining excellence and grit and radiating with moments that will be sung for generations.
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