India's doubles shuttler Jwala Gutta has joined the voices in support of women speaking out against sexual exploitation. According to Gutta, women who speak out are targeted unfairly. The former World Championships bronze medal-winning shuttler gave her own example.

"The problem is the price is heavy for speaking out. Let me give you my example. I am controversial... a rebel. Brands don't wanna endorse me (sic) compared to athletes who keep quiet," Gutta wrote to her 1.48 million Twitter followers. Even the government prefers to ignore women who have strong opinion, said Gutta. "Awards are denied.