In India sports has always been associated with men. What else could you have expected from male dominating world? But putting an end to this stereotypical notion these vehement ladies have emerged out from the shackles of patriarchy and transpired to be an inspiration for numerous aspiring young girls. Here is a list of successful Indian women sports person, who not only followed their passions but have also holds the flambeau of their success upright.
Saina Nehwal
Saina Nehwal managed to secure one of the position in top three badminton player. She commenced her career in 2012 when she reached to fifth position in worlds badminton players list. She procured Swiss open grand prix gold, Thai open grand prix gold and her success came into limelight when she won a bronze in Olympics.
Mc Mary kom
“Hard work always pays off” and this women and sport that she rules, both are exemplary of the fact that women can move in the direction of their free will. Marry kom is a five-time boxing world championship. Her inspirational life motivated Bollywood to make a bio-pic on the struggles of her life.
Bula Choudhry
Recipient of Arjuna award and padmashree award Bula choudhry is a swimming champion. The first woman to cross all the seven seas, Bula choudhry is an embodiment of women’s physical and mental strength. She intends to open a swimming academy for aspirants who do not get a chance to showcase their potential. She remains to be one of those person whose achievements are not much acknowledged.
Mithali Raj
Captain of Indian Women’s cricket team for ODI and Tests, Mithali Raj is one of the highest run scorer in women international cricket.Mithali raj received the Arjuna Award in 2013, she was awarded PadmaShri in 2015.
Geeta Phogat
Behind every successful daughter is a father who believed in her and not in the society. Geeta Phogat daughter of Mahavir singh phogat won, India’s first gold medal in wrestling at Commonwealth Games (2010). This women sports person has won a gold medal in the Wrestling FILA Asian Olympic Qualification Tournament in 2012. In 2013, Geeta Phogat represented India in Asian Wrestling Championship and manages to win a bronze medal.
Sania Mirza
Sania Mirza has been an inspiration to all the women who were skeptical to follow their passion. According to women’s tennis association Sania Mirza was India’s no. 1 tennis player. This women sports person has been in and out of her game due to serious injuries. Sania Mirza is the one lady who proved that woman and sports are not oxymoron and can be used together.
Deepa Karmakar
Deepa karmakar is an artistic gymnast who represented India in Olympics. She triumphed and won a bronze medal in Commonwealth Games in Glasgow held in 2014, and became first Indian female gymnast to do so. She is being supported by the GoSports Foundation under the Rahul Dravid Athlete Mentorship Programme.
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