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10 inspiring Indian sportswomen who triumphed against all odds

A story of rags to riches is always nice to hear but to be the hero in the story is difficult. These 10 women sportswoman have endured enormous challenges to achieve records in their respective fields which will inspire generations. Take a look at the story of these champions.
A story of rags to riches is always nice to hear but to be the hero in the story is difficult. These 10 women sportswoman have endured enormous challenges to achieve records in their respective fields which will inspire generations. Take a look at the sto
A story of rags to riches is always nice to hear but to be the hero in the story is difficult. These 10 women sportswoman have endured enormous challenges to achieve records in their respective fields which will inspire generations. Take a look at the sto
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Bachendri Pal was the first Indian woman to have climbed Mt Everest in the year 1984 , but little do people know she opposed stiff opposition from society and family in doing so. Being a girl from a rural family, people did not understand the reason behind giving up everything to climb a mountain!
Bachendri Pal was the first Indian woman to have climbed Mt Everest in the year 1984 , but little do people know she opposed stiff opposition from society and family in doing so. Being a girl from a rural family, people did not understand the reason behind giving up everything to climb a mountain!
Mary Kom is an Indian Olympic boxer and first person to have won eight World Championship Medals. The Padma awardee was born in Manipur to parents who were tenet farmers by profession. It was the success of boxer Dingko Singh in Asian games 1999 which inspired Kom to take up boxing!
Mary Kom is an Indian Olympic boxer and first person to have won eight World Championship Medals. The Padma awardee was born in Manipur to parents who were tenet farmers by profession. It was the success of boxer Dingko Singh in Asian games 1999 which inspired Kom to take up boxing!
Dutee Chand, who was born into a weavers family, is the third Indian woman to qualify for the Woman's 100 metres event at Olympics. The 24-year-old sprinter was dropped from 2014 commonwealthgames due to hyperandrogenism and after a legal battle and rule change, she was back into the contingent. Chand is the only Indian athlete to openly come out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
Dutee Chand, who was born into a weavers family, is the third Indian woman to qualify for the Woman's 100 metres event at Olympics. The 24-year-old sprinter was dropped from 2014 commonwealthgames due to hyperandrogenism and after a legal battle and rule change, she was back into the contingent. Chand is the only Indian athlete to openly come out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
Geeta Phogat won India's first ever gold medal in wrestling at the commonwealth Games in 2010 and is also the first Indian wrestler to have qualified for Olympic summer games. Geeta, one of the five daughters of the family, was coached by her father Mahavir Singh Phogat who was also a wrestler. The life story of Mahavir Singh Phogat and her sisters were made as Hindi movie called 'Dangal'.
Geeta Phogat won India's first ever gold medal in wrestling at the commonwealth Games in 2010 and is also the first Indian wrestler to have qualified for Olympic summer games. Geeta, one of the five daughters of the family, was coached by her father Mahavir Singh Phogat who was also a wrestler. The life story of Mahavir Singh Phogat and her sisters were made as Hindi movie called 'Dangal'.
Hima Das, nicknamed the Dhing Express, holds the current Indian national record in 400 metres with a timing of 50.70s at the 2018 Asian Games. Das, youngest of five children a in farmer family, was initially pursing football and later changed to sprint running. She is the first Indian to win a gold medal in track event at IAAF world U20 Championships.
Hima Das, nicknamed the Dhing Express, holds the current Indian national record in 400 metres with a timing of 50.70s at the 2018 Asian Games. Das, youngest of five children a in farmer family, was initially pursing football and later changed to sprint running. She is the first Indian to win a gold medal in track event at IAAF world U20 Championships.
Swapna Barman is an Indian Heptathlete won gold medal in Asian games 2018. Barman's father got bed ridden when she was a teenager and her mother is a tea estate worker. The Arjuna Awardee faced extreme poverty, being born in a family of four children, and it was the prize money and scholarship money which helped her.
Swapna Barman is an Indian Heptathlete won gold medal in Asian games 2018. Barman's father got bed ridden when she was a teenager and her mother is a tea estate worker. The Arjuna Awardee faced extreme poverty, being born in a family of four children, and it was the prize money and scholarship money which helped her.
Malathi Krishnamurthy Holla is an international para athlete and has won over 428 medals! The Arjuna awardee was paralyzed by a fever when she was one year old and electric shock treatment for more than two years improved her upper body strength. Malathi, who has undergone 34 surgeries, released her autobiography in 2990, 'A Different Spirit.'
Malathi Krishnamurthy Holla is an international para athlete and has won over 428 medals! The Arjuna awardee was paralyzed by a fever when she was one year old and electric shock treatment for more than two years improved her upper body strength. Malathi, who has undergone 34 surgeries, released her autobiography in 2990, 'A Different Spirit.'
Jhulan Goswami was Indian woman's cricket team captain and is one of the fastest bowlers in the history of women's cricket. The all rounder is also the highest wicket taker in women's ODI cricket. Goswami took up cricket at the age of 15 and later got inspired by Australian batswoman Belinda Clark. In 2018, Indian postage stamp was issued in her honour.
Jhulan Goswami was Indian woman's cricket team captain and is one of the fastest bowlers in the history of women's cricket. The all rounder is also the highest wicket taker in women's ODI cricket. Goswami took up cricket at the age of 15 and later got inspired by Australian batswoman Belinda Clark. In 2018, Indian postage stamp was issued in her honour.
Arunima Sinha is world's first female amputee to scale Mount Everest and may others. Sinha's father, army man, died when she was three years old. In 2011, when she way on her way to CISF entrance exam, robbers snatched her chain and pushed her out of the train. She lost her leg and while in treatment, the sportswoman got inspired by cricketer Yuvraj Singh and took up mountaineering. Now, Arunima Sinha has covered all the seven highest peaks in all the continents!
Arunima Sinha is world's first female amputee to scale Mount Everest and may others. Sinha's father, army man, died when she was three years old. In 2011, when she way on her way to CISF entrance exam, robbers snatched her chain and pushed her out of the train. She lost her leg and while in treatment, the sportswoman got inspired by cricketer Yuvraj Singh and took up mountaineering. Now, Arunima Sinha has covered all the seven highest peaks in all the continents!
Dipa Karmakar is the first Indian female gymnast to win a bronze medal at commonwealth games 2014. Karmakar was born with a flat feet, an unfavourable trait for gymnast, through her extensive training developed an arch in her foot. She was named in Forbes list of super achievers from Asia under the age of 30 in 2017.
Dipa Karmakar is the first Indian female gymnast to win a bronze medal at commonwealth games 2014. Karmakar was born with a flat feet, an unfavourable trait for gymnast, through her extensive training developed an arch in her foot. She was named in Forbes list of super achievers from Asia under the age of 30 in 2017.
Dipa Karmakar
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Dutee Chand
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