By Akanksha
March 05, 2026
Indian sportswomen are no longer just participating — they are leading, winning and rewriting history. In 2025–26, several athletes delivered breakthrough moments that inspired young girls
India lifted their first ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup title in 2025, marking a landmark moment in the country’s sporting history. Prime Minister Narendra Modi later met and congratulated the team
Tokyo Olympics medallist Mirabai Chanu continued her success by winning gold at the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships. She dominated her weight class and set new championship records
Teen athlete Pooja Singh clinched gold at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships in high jump. Her performance highlighted the growth of Indian women in track and field events.
Archers like Deepika Kumari and Ankita Bhakat delivered strong performances in 2025, while Sheetal Devi impressed in para events and Jyothi Surekha Vennam remained a consistent medal contender
Young talents like Divya Deshmukh impressed on the international circuit in 2025, while veterans such as Koneru Humpy continued to deliver strong performances in major tournaments.
The team won the inaugural Blind Women’s T20 World Cup in November 2025 without losing a match. PM Narendra Modi praised the players, calling their victory an inspiration.