40+ Top Female Athletes in India Who Are Breaking Boundaries
Mary Kom
Mary Kom, the same boxer who inspired the 2014 hit eponymous movie, is one of India’s biggest boxing names and influential athletes. Through sheer hard work and determination, overcoming multiple biases and discrimination, Mary Kom went on to box her way to the top.
The five-time World Amateur Boxing Champion is an inspiration. It’s been conferred with prestigious awards like Padma Shri, Arjuna Award for boxing, Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, and many more.
Sania Nehwal
Sania Nehwal became the face of Indian badminton when she became the first Indian to win an Olympic medal at the age of 22. Through her illustrious career, the badminton player has amassed over 24 international titles.
In 2015, she became the number one player in the world, becoming the first Indian badminton player and the second Indian overall to achieve this feat. Nehwal’s most significant achievement, apart from all the medals and trophies, was being a nexus in increasing the popularity of the sport in India.
Mithali Raj
Mithali Raj managed to break barriers and become a known name worldwide in the male-dominated sport of cricket. The female cricket player is the test and ODI captain of the Women’s National Cricket Team and one of the best female players on the field.
Among Raj’s many accomplishments is becoming the first player to score seven consecutive half-centuries, aka the 50s, in ODIs. She’s also the only female cricketer to have made more than 7,000 runs in women’s ODI matches.
PV Sindhu
PV Sindhu is another female Indian badminton player who has brought admiration to the nation by becoming a master in her game. The athlete started her sports journey at a very young age and had been dominating the international ranking since she was only 17.
In the past decade, Sindhu has won the Olympics, becoming the only Indian female player to have two medals in the prestigious tournament. She’s also the only Indian player to have become the badminton world champion, after her win in 2019.
There’s nothing more inspiring than seeing a sportsperson achieve their dreams. Every event requires years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. Sports might have been a male-dominated field once upon a time, but women are now raising the roof with their incredible and record-breaking performances. Here are some Indian female athletes who’ve left a mark on their sport and the hearts of everybody in the nation.