Indian women athletes have made significant strides on the international sports scene, breaking barriers and setting new benchmarks. From boxing to wrestling and badminton, Indian women are excelling in a variety of sports traditionally dominated by men. This article focuses on some of the most prominent female athletes and the challenges they have faced.
Boxer Mary Kom, a six-time world champion, has been a trailblazer for Indian women in combat sports. Wrestlers like Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik have also emerged as global stars, with Sakshi winning a historic bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Badminton star PV Sindhu and tennis player Sania Mirza have made their mark internationally, inspiring countless girls to take up sports. The article also explores the ongoing challenges of gender inequality, lack of infrastructure, and limited media coverage that women athletes still face in India, despite their achievements.