10 Iconic Moments That Changed Women’s Sports Forever – In Pics
International Women’s Day, a day we recognise and honour women’s achievements, is celebrated every year on March 8. It also highlights the need for equality, opportunity and fair representation. One sector where Indian women athletes have achieved success and have been a source of inspiration to budding sportswomen by showing their grit and determination is sports.
The growth of women’s cricket in India has been truly remarkable in the last few years, and this wouldn’t have been possible without the efforts and performances of several key players.
Smiriti Mandhana
Smriti Mandhana During BCCI Naman Awards (Image Credits : X)
Mithali Raj
Mithali Raj India's Former Women cricket Team captain (Image Credits : X)
Harmanpreet Kaur
Harmanpreet Kaur is Indian Women cricket Team Captain who won the ICC women's cricket World Cup 2025. (Image Credits: X)
MC Mary Kom
MC Mary Kom is a olympic Medal winner for India in boxing. (Image Credits: X)
PT Usha
PT Usha (Image Credits: X)
Sania Mirza
Sania Mirza is Indian Tennis Legend. She played tennis for India for nearly 2 decades.
PV Sindhu
PV Sindhu is an Indian Badminton Player. She won the Medal for India in Rio Olympics.
Saina Nehwal
Saina Nehwal is an Indian Badminton Player. She won the Medal for India in London Olympics in 2012.
Mirabai Chanu
Mirabai Chanu is an Indian Weightlifter. She won the Medal for India in Tokyo Olympics in 2021
Manu Bhaker
Manu Bhaker is an Indian Shooter. She won the Medal for India in Paris Olympics in 2024
