Meet The Indian Sportswomen Who Made Our Nation Pride

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In recent years, Indian female athletes have emerged as powerful symbols of determination and resilience, not only achieving glory on the global stage but also redefining the essence of women empowerment. Their inspiring journeys have shattered stereotypes, broken barriers, and etched a new chapter in India’s sporting history. 

In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the most inspiring Indian sportswomen who have made the country proud—both in India and on the international stage—with their incredible achievements. 


Wrestling Warriors: Phogat Legacy

Geeta & Babita Phogat: Trailblazers in Indian wrestling, the Phogat sisters brought global attention to women’s wrestling, inspiring the Bollywood hit Dangal. Their fight against gender norms in Haryana made them household names.

Vinesh Phogat: Following in her cousins’ footsteps, Vinesh is a three-time Olympian with multiple Commonwealth and Asian Games medals, proving that strength runs deep in the Phogat family.


Boxing Champions: Punching Through Limits

Mary Kom: A six-time world champion and Olympic medalist, Mary’s story from Manipur to global stardom shows her unmatched resilience and skill.

Lovlina Borgohain: With an Olympic bronze and a 2023 World Championship gold, Lovlina is India’s new boxing star with her sights set on Paris 2024.


Racket Revolution: Smashing Global Records

Saina Nehwal & PV Sindhu: Saina’s Olympic bronze and Sindhu’s silver made badminton a prime sport in India. Sindhu also became the first Indian woman to win gold at the World Championships.

Sania Mirza: With six Grand Slam titles and top-30 singles rankings, Sania is the face of Indian tennis and a global role model.


Strength in Lifts: Queens of Weightlifting

Karnam Malleshwari: The first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal (Sydney 2000), Karnam laid the foundation for women’s weightlifting in India.

Mirabai Chanu: Tokyo 2020 silver medallist, Mirabai’s story from lifting firewood to Olympic podiums showcases determination and hope.


Track and Trailblazers

Hima Das: First Indian woman to win a gold at the IAAF U20 World Championships. Known as the “Dhing Express,” she holds the national 400m record.

Dutee Chand: A record-breaking sprinter and LGBTQ+ icon, Dutee broke both timing records and societal barriers.


Pioneers in Other Fields

Deepika Kumari: India’s top female archer, winning multiple World Championship medals and national honors.

Dipa Karmakar: A gymnastics icon who performed the rare ‘Produnova’ vault and finished fourth at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

Manu Bhaker: India’s most successful woman shooter, winning two Olympic bronze medals at Paris 2024.

Mithali Raj & Jhulan Goswami: Stalwarts of Indian women’s cricket, holding records in batting and bowling across formats.

Bula Chowdhury: Conqueror of oceans, Bula set swimming records despite financial struggles and later entered public service.


These athletes are not just sports stars—they are trailblazers redefining what’s possible for women in India. With every leap, lift, sprint, or swing, they’ve proved that determination, not circumstances, defines success. Their stories continue to inspire generations of Indian women to dream big and rise higher.  

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