Healthshots
By Arushi Bidhuri
Published Aug 29, 2023
Ever since securing a silver medal at the 2016 Olympics in badminton, this Hyderabad girl has been making India proud. She is one of the most esteemed Indian athletes.
Known as a flyweight fighter, MC Mary Kom is the first amateur boxer to be honoured with the Padma Bhushan. This is just one of her many achievements in boxing.
Popularly known as the Indian badminton's golden girl, Saina Nehwal has been rewarded with some of the biggest honours in India. She has over 24 international titles, 11 of which are Superseries titles.
She is the only Indian woman to have ever won the Grand Slam Title. Sania Mirza is one of the most successful and finest Indian female tennis players.
One of the most famous cricket players in India, Mithali Raj is known for her batting skills. She is an inspiration for all aspiring female athletes.
One of India's most famous freestyle wrestlers, Geeta Phogat won India's first-ever gold medal in wrestling in Commonwealth Games. She is also the first woman to qualify for the Olympics.
Among the top 5 renowned gymnasts who have attempted one of the toughest vaults 'Produnova' in gymnastics, Karmakar has India made proud many times.
Indian freestyle wrestler Sakshi Malik won bronze in the 58 kg division in the 2016 Summer Olympics. She has a lot of wins in her kitty.
Just 21 years old, Manu Bhaker has won over 30 medals in airgun shooting. Shining at the Olympics, she has made the nation proud multiple times.
Hima Das is an Assamese sprinter who won the IAAF World U20 Championship in a track event. Beating the odds, the 23-year-old has made India proud.