Top 12 Indian Women Athletes Who Made Our Nation Proud

B E A U T Y E P I C

P.V. Sindhu (Badminton)

P.V. Sindhu, Olympic silver and bronze medalist, stands as one of India’s top badminton stars, famed for her power and consistency globally.

Source : Instagram

Sania Mirza (Tennis) 

Sania Mirza, one of India's top tennis players, has won six Grand Slam titles, inspiring a new generation. 

Source : Instagram

Mithali Raj (Cricket)

Mithali Raj, captain of India's women’s cricket team, is the highest run-scorer and a key figure in women's cricket. 

Source : Instagram

Mary Kom (Boxing)

Mary Kom, a six-time world champion and Olympic medalist, is an icon of resilience and inspiration in women’s boxing. 

Source : Instagram

Deepika Kumari (Archery)

Deepika Kumari, a former world number one in archery, has won numerous international medals, showcasing exceptional skill and consistency. 

Source : Instagram

Saina Nehwal (Badminton)

Saina Nehwal, India's first Olympic badminton medalist, paved the way for future stars like P.V. Sindhu in badminton. 

Source : Instagram

Manika Batra (Table Tennis)

Manika Batra, India's top-ranked female table tennis player, won gold at the Commonwealth Games and excels globally in the sport. 

Source : Instagram

P.T. Usha (Athletics)

P.T. Usha, the "Queen of Indian track and field," dominated sprinting in the 1980s and remains an athletic legend. 

Source : Instagram

Rani Rampal (Hockey)

Rani Rampal, captain of India's women’s hockey team, led them to a historic fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics. 

Source : Instagram

Anju Bobby George (Long Jump)

Anju Bobby George made history as the first Indian athlete to win a medal at the World Athletics Championships. 

Source : Instagram

Bhavani Devi (Fencing)

Bhavani Devi became the first Indian fencer to qualify for the Olympics, opening new doors for Indian athletes in fencing. 

Source : Instagram

Tania Sachdev (Chess)

Tania Sachdev, an International Master and Woman Grandmaster, has represented India in Chess Olympiads and significantly contributed to chess. 

Source : Instagram