International Women's Day: Rising Stars in Indian Sports

By Chirag
March 08, 2025

Miraya Dadabhoy – Equestrian

At just 15, Miraya secured a team gold at the Junior National Equestrian Championship in December 2024 and was honored as the Best Asian Youth Rider at the FEI World Dressage Challenge.

Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi – Tennis

At 15, Maaya entered the Mumbai Open 2025 WTA125 tournament as an unranked wildcard player and stunned the tennis community by reaching the semi-finals in just her fifth professional event.

Sreeja Akula – Table Tennis

Sreeja made history by becoming the first Indian to win a WTT Contender singles title at Lagos in 2024.

Malvika Bansod – Badminton

Malvika has been a standout talent in Indian badminton, defeating Olympic medalists like Saina Nehwal and Gregoria Mariska Tunjung.

Shreyanka Patil – Cricket

The 22-year-old off-spinner from Karnataka has made significant strides in both domestic and international cricket, earning a reputation for her sharp bowling and fearless performances.

Poorva Hitesh Sawant – Triple Jump

In 2023, Poorva delivered impressive performances, finishing fourth at the Asian Indoor Championship with a 13.06m jump and securing gold at the National Federation Cup.

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