Women are the foundation of every family and of society as a whole. They are outstanding performers who significantly contribute to society’s empowerment. Women are viewed as inferior to males not just in India but around the world, yet despite this, they strive to outperform them. Many Indian sportswomen have made an effort to liberate themselves from the constraints of prejudice, social exclusion, and cultural bias in order to build a successful careers for themselves.

Female athletes have occupied an esteemed place in society by acquiring numerous roles other than being just a mother. They have finally received recognition as a result of their perseverance, hard work, and desire to prove themselves. Perhaps women’s incredible progress is a wonderful result of their commitment and aspirations. Sports have the ability to transform lives. the capacity to promote gender equality by instilling in women and girls the values of cooperation, independence, fortitude, and self-assurance. Women who excel in athletics challenge gender conventions and prejudices, serve as positive role models, and promote equality for both sexes. Female athletes overcome all obstacles with their commitment and hard effort, despite the fact that males are more acclaimed and paid more than women. Sania Mirza, Mary Kom, Mithali Raj, PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal, and more athletes have made the country proud with their illustrious triumphs in a variety of sports. They have moved beyond the realm of athletics that was formerly controlled by males. The number of female athletes is always growing, and they are equally unmatched and unbeatable.

Despite the rise in the number of female athletes in the sports sector. One of the main issues facing Indian society is gender equality, which is currently being addressed by a number of authorities and women as well. The salary gap between women athletes and their male counterparts, which is either half or less, is the biggest obstacle facing female competitors in sports. The earnings of men and women differ greatly, and the same is true of prize money. Aside from this, female athletes are less diverse than male athletes. The prospects for female athletes’ consistent income and job stability are grim. Women have little choice but to take up other work in order to supplement their income. Despite these obstacles, female athletes are pushing themselves to be the best versions of themselves and are making history.

Nevertheless, there are a few outstanding female athletes who are revered and who have motivated the next generation to pursue their aspirations. Sania Mirza is the first and only female Indian tennis player to have captured six major championships. She has received the Padma Shri and Arjuna Awards. Many women have been motivated by her to showcase their abilities and go after their aspirations. MC Mary Kom, who experienced gender prejudice, became the only female boxer to take home medals in every amateur boxing division. She is an Olympic boxer from India also known as the Unbreakable. She has won the world amateur boxing title five times. Moreover, she was the only female boxer to medal in any of the six world championships. Mary Kom has received several honours, including the Padma Shri, the Arjuna Award for Boxing, and the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.  The first badminton player from India to earn an Olympic medal is Saina Nehwal. She is the first female and second Indian shuttler after Prakash Padukone to hold the top ranking in the world. She is credited with boosting badminton’s appeal in India. For her accomplishments, she has received the Arjuna Award, Padma Shri, and Padma Bhushan. Indian cricketer Mithali Raj is the test and ODI captain of the women’s national squad. She is the first female cricketer in women’s one-day international matches to have scored more than 7,000 runs. She has received several national and international honours, including the Padma Shri from the Indian government in 2015 and the Wisden Leading Woman Cricketer in the World in 2017. She is one of the most well-known female players in the world. The first Indian to win the world championship in badminton is PV Sindhu. Only two Indian athletes have ever won back-to-back medals in the Olympics, Sindhu being the other. Sindu has received the Arjuna Award, the Padma Shri, and the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.

Women have battled their way out of the dominant society throughout the years. Since they never gave up, they have already attained their goal. Women have achieved success in their lives despite being marginalised thanks to their consistent perseverance and will to succeed. Women have made a significant presence in the sports business, and their persistence has paid off.