Major Milestones For Women This Year

Over the years, we’ve seen women from all around the globe come together to destigmatised issues such as abuse, whether it be physical, emotional or psychological. Over the course of this year, more paradigm-shifting changes have taken shape in the beautiful realm of womankind

- Najihah Rashid

NOT SO FAST, BOLT!

All hail Allyson Felix! Dethroning Usain Bolt, the queen of the sprinters now holds the World Championships record: 12 gold medals and that was achieved after not even a year of giving birth to her daughter via an emergency C-section. Allyson also played a significant role in a high profile movement that forced the change that ensures female athletes won’t be financially punished for their pregnancies.

GOING FOR GOLD

After missing out on the 2016 Rio Games, Farah Ann Hadi has successfully secured a spot to compete in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. A rare national treasure, she is only one of three Malaysian gymnasts to ever make it to the Olympics.

MOTHERS FIRST