One of India's greatest squash players, Dipika Pallikal wanted more from life. In the peak of her career, she wanted to start a family with her husband Dinesh Karthik. At 28, it's a decision many women make, but for a sportswoman in India, the decision to start a family comes with judgement passed on her sporting aspirations. 'When I told people I want to start a family, I know for a fact that people ruled me out,' says the squash star who has made a very successful comeback after giving birth to her sons in 2021.

In our series Motherhood or Medals, we get you the stories of Indian sportswomen who were forced to make this choice Motherhood or Medals. Some have found their way back, some the system has lost forever.

Reporter: Mendra Dorjey Sahni, Video Editor: Harpal Rawat

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