It is difficult to hand-pick a few, when every woman, whatever the discipline, has contributed in some way to the larger picture in Indian sport.
Leaping, lifting iron, blazing tracks, throwing the punches, these sports stars have sought a new world, broken a new dawn, sweated on for a dream, sometimes to an audience ranging from oblivious to hostile.
On the occasion of Women's Day we salute these champions!
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Feel free to disagree. And do let us know your top 10.
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Text: Deepti Patwardhan | Design: Reuben N V
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