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Indian sports has gone through a lot of trials and tribulations since the nation’s independence in 1947, but it is on an upward trajectory in the current times. The women have broken barriers in Indian sports throughout history, contributing to its success for the last 77 years.
In this article, SportsTiger looks at the 10 women in Indian sports, who have been the pioneers of Independence with their successes.
PT Usha
PT Usha, a multi-time gold medallist from Asian Games 1986 in Seoul, is heralded as the one of the pioneers in Indian athletics. Her success on the track inspired many Indian women to take up athletics, and she is currently the President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).