by Admin | Jul 21, 2025 | Sports
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...
by Admin | Jan 25, 2026 | Sports
Nasreen Shaikh (born 7 November 1998, Shakurpur, Delhi) is an Indian kho-kho star, former captain of the India women’s national kho-kho team, and only the second player from the sport to receive the Arjuna Award. Emerging from a humble background to become one...
by Admin | Jul 26, 2025 | Sports
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...
by Admin | Jul 23, 2025 | Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri, Sports
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...
by Admin | Jan 26, 2026 | Sports
Dr Shabnam Shabbir Shaikh is a groundbreaking figure in Indian sports, the first woman in India to earn a doctoral degree in Wrestling Studies—an achievement that transcends athletic prowess to encompass academic excellence and social transformation. Born in...
