Women in sports

Exploring the experiences of women in sports in honor of Women’s History Month

Photo by Janice Chiu | Used with permission

Senior Allison Leung and her teammate MVHS alumna ’18 Demetra Williams practice their dives at MVHS’ pool.

Justine Ha, Robert Liu, Gauri Manoj, Anjali Singh, Matthew Yoshimoto, and Nika Zamani
March 30, 2021

For Women’s History Month, El Estoque Sports set out to highlight the stories of women in sports in our community. From the misogyny entrenched in professional women’s sports teams to the unique experiences female athletes face in male-dominated sports, women have endured challenges, shattered stereotypes and inspired their communities throughout the athletic world. Read more here.

About the Writers

Justine Ha, Managing Editor

Justine Ha is currently a senior and a managing editor for El Estoque. She enjoys taking photos, producing videos, driving to nearby beaches and viewpoints in the Bay Area, and exploring new cafes with friends.

Robert Liu, Managing Editor

Robert is a senior and a managing editor for El Estoque. He spends his free time practicing the piano, programming and reading books.

Gauri Manoj, Managing Editor

Gauri is currently a senior and a managing editor for El Estoque. In her free time, she enjoys playing the piano, drawing and listening to music.

Anjali Singh, Sports Editor

Anjali is currently a senior and a sports editor on El Estoque. She enjoys playing piano and spends a lot of time on Spotify listening to music. Anjali is passionate about journalism, social justice issues and she loves to travel — one day, she hopes to visit all the wonders of the world.

Matthew Yoshimoto, Managing Editor

Matthew is currently a senior and managing editor for El Estoque. In his free time, he enjoys going on hikes at Rancho San Antonio, spending time with his family and friends, watching The Office and listening to music.

Nika Zamani, Sports Editor

Nika is a senior and sports editor for El Estoque. Along with being a staff writer for La Pluma and Res Novae, she is the founder and president of the Monta Vista Persian Club. In her free time, she likes to go on walks and spend time with her friends.