Female Athletes to Watch: Inspirational Stories from the World of Sports

India has a glorious past of producing outstanding athletes who excel in every sport and make every citizen of India proud of their success. Among them, female athletes emerged as an icon for the millions of girls of India. From cricket fields to wrestling mats and running tracks, women have changed the face of Indian sports. As they go on making their mark on the world stage, here are some of the most inspirational female athletes:

P.V. Sindhu:

Pusarla Venkata Sindhu is a badminton player and a silver and bronze medal winner in the Olympics. She made history as the first woman in India to win a silver medal in the badminton event during the Olympics (Rio 2016). Two years later, she went on to win a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. She is one of the top entry placements on the badminton court in the world's list. She describes a journey from ordinary humble beginnings to becoming a world champion, which tells much about the determination and hard work invested.

Mithali Raj:

Among the much-loved Indian women cricketers, one name stands out is Mithali Raj, the nation's cricket team captain for women in India, who led the women's team to many victories. She is the world's first woman cricketer to surpass 7,000 runs in Women's ODIs, she is the first player to score seven consecutive 50s in ODIs, and the all-time highest run-scorer for women's international cricket. Milthali Raj is named “Lady Tendulkar of Indian Women's cricket”. Mithali's cricketing skills and leadership have, on many occasions, greatly helped popularize women's cricket in India and inspired many girls to take up the game. 

Mary Kom:

Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom, fondly known as "Magnificent Mary," is a six-time World Amateur Boxing champion and an Olympic bronze medalist (London 2012). She comes from the great state of Manipur and has emerged as a powerhouse to reckon with and more so as a character that depicts strength and resilience in the sports arena of India. The journey here is not all about winning medals, but also about overcoming societal and financial circumstances. Her boxing career over these years especially post motherhood with three continues to inspire many athletes around the world.

Conclusion:

These women and many more women like them are more than sports stars, they are beacons of hope change, and empowerment. Their journeys remind us that nothing is possible unless it is passion, working hard, and persistence by way of reach the topmost success height. So, while applauding their achievements, we also look forward to seeing them continue to inspire and elevate Indian sports.