International Women's Day 2022: Mary Kom, Sania Mirza and more, celebrating Indian female sports stars and their achievements

Happy International Women's Day 2022, everyone! There is no better way to honour the glorious day than to celebrate the women and their achievements in various fields. It's 2022 and equality still seems a far cry. However, there are significant figures who paved the way for many women across India to follow their dreams, especially in the field of sports. Things are never easy for female athletes in our country. They see, every day, how men doing the same things are celebrated and paid more. Yet, nothing stopped their spirit. In a profession, often dominated by men, these sports stars chose to challenge the ordinary and shine on the world stage. Their historic successes elevate the status of sportswomen and motivate others to take up the mantle. Mary Kom, Sania Mirza and more, meet the female sports stars who have overcome adversity and made us all proud.

In This Pic : sania mirza, mary kom, International Women's Day 2022

MC Mary Kom punched the stereotypes and the results are there for everyone to witness! She is the only boxer to win eight World Championships medals, the only woman to win the World Amateur Boxing Championship six times and the only female boxer to have won a medal in each one of the first seven World Championships. Nicknamed 'Magnificient Mary,' she made her maiden appearance at the 2012 London Olympics, where she bagged the first bronze medal from India ever in women's boxing.

In This Pic : Mary Kom

Mithali Raj is the current Test and ODI captain of India women's national cricket team. She recently achieved an incredible feat in their Women's World Cup opener against Pakistan. Equalling the record, previously held by Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, Mithali became the first women's cricketer to feature in six different Women's World Cup tournaments.

In This Pic : Mithali Raj

Pic Courtesy : Reuters

At the age of 21, PV Sindhu became the first and only Indian to win a silver medal in Badminton, at Olympics. The reigning world champion also won a bronze medal in Badminton at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, five years after winning silver at the Rio Games.

In This Pic : PV Sindhu

Pic Courtesy : Reuters

Saikhom Mirabai Chanu dominated the headlines in 2020 when she bagged a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics in the Women's 49 category. But that's not all. The weightlifter has won World Championships and multiple medals at the Commonwealth Games. There's no stopping for her as she continues to dominate the sports world with her excellence.

In This Pic : Saikhom Mirabai Chanu