When the Empowerment Walk, which is now a signature event of the Trailblazers Conclave, was first thought through, it was agreed that this would be no regular fashion show. It would be a dramatic finale to the proceedings of the country’s biggest sports conclave, which brings together stakeholders from across the sports ecosystem.
In this walk for the cause of inclusivity in sport, a rich visual rendition becomes a visceral mode of imbibing lessons and takeaways, and the Empowerment Walk curated by the House of Pataudi was conceived precisely for the same purpose. The size or shape of the participants does not matter in such a project. What matters is the thinking and philosophy behind an all-inclusive walk for empowerment and advancement through the medium of sport.
The Walk that concluded the three-day Tata Steel Trailblazers 3.0 conclave had been planned months ahead, and it came together as a culmination of the entire effort of this conclave. It began with the models in House of Pataudi ensembles setting the tone and slowly building it up.
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As the mood climaxed with assembled guests, athletes and speakers clapping enthusiastically to the earthy tunes that played against the walk, RevSportz team members walked out – two of us holding hands with the showstoppers, para-badminton champion Suhas Yathiraj, and Dola Banerjee, Olympian and executive committee member, IOA. Also in the ramp was para shooter and Paralympic medallist Mona Agarwal. It was a true celebration of inclusivity.
Speaking on the event, Siddharth Arya, Director – Design, Myntra, said, “Inclusivity is central to everything we do. Fashion isn’t just about clothing—it’s a statement of empowerment and unity. The Empowerment Walk by House of Pataudi at the Trailblazers 3.0 Conclave reflects this vision, blending inclusivity in sport with the elegance of fashion. We’re proud to be part of an event that champions this spirit.”
Watching in the front row of the audience was para-archer Payel Nag, the 17-year-old who has taken para-archery with storm, shooting perfect 10s without the use of arms or legs. Immediately before the Walk, Payel had given the audience a demonstration of her craft, shooting at a target using her mouth, and receiving a standing ovation.
The Empowerment Walk brought together fashion, Indian ethnic wear, athletes and journalists. In every way, it was not only a celebration of the remarkable and resilient spirit of Indian sports people, but it was also a larger projection of that very same sporting spirit into our everyday worlds, as a spirit to emulate.
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