India, Nov. 5 -- On Sunday, when the ball popped out of Amanjot Kaur's hands once, twice, before nestling safely back in, more than a billion hearts went into overdrive. When Jemi dropped a crucial catch, the same multitude dropped their heads into their hands with a groan. And when the captain latched on to the ball to settle the match, a nation roared in unison. Reams will be written about this victory for decades to come, as they were after 1983. But this time, it means more than fireworks, confetti, and streamers. It reflects more than resolve, grit, and resilience. It could also become something greater than a new chapter in the book of empowerment.
Every hero has a story behind her or him, and the women in blue are no different. They...