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Hamida Banu

Hamida Banu, known as the “Amazon of Aligarh,” was a trailblazing wrestler in the 1940s and 50s who shattered patriarchal norms to become a dominant force in a sport considered exclusively for men. In an era when women’s participation in athletics...

Majiziya Bhanu

Majiziya Bhanu is a celebrated Indian powerlifter and bodybuilder who has shattered stereotypes and made headlines for her accomplishments while proudly wearing the hijab. Hailing from the village of Orkkatteri in Kerala’s Kozhikode district, Majiziya has become...

Nikhat Zareen

Nikhat Zareen is a celebrated Indian boxer who has emerged as one of the most prominent faces in the sport, earning international acclaim as a two-time world champion. Born on June 14, 1996, in Nizamabad, Telangana, she has achieved remarkable success in the...

Ranee Narah

Ranee Narah is a prominent Indian politician from Assam with a distinguished career that blends sports administration and national politics. Born Jahanara Choudhury on October 31, 1965, she later adopted the name Ranee Narah after her marriage to Bharat Chandra Narah,...

Razia Sheikh

Razia Sheikh was an Indian javelin thrower who achieved several notable firsts: She was the first Indian woman to cross the 50-meter barrier in javelin throwing, which she accomplished at the 1987 South Asian Games in Kolkata with a throw of 50.38 meters. She won gold...

Sania Mirza

Sania Mirza, born on 15 November 1986, is India’s most outstanding woman tennis player, having spent more than two decades turning obstacles into opportunities. From winning the junior Wimbledon title at 16 to holding the WTA world No. 1 doubles ranking for 91...