10 Indian women athletes to watch out for | Tokyo Olympics

Tokyo Olympics has just begun and in this Olympic we Indians have plenty of expectations from our Team India. India has started their campaign with 127 participants from 18 sports event. 

Check out our last blog to know about full Indian squad: How well do you know India at Tokyo Olympics? 

Live Update 24th July : Mirabai Chanu won the first medal for India in Tokyo Olympics. She has secured the Silver Medal. Proud moment for us!!

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Today in this article we will watch out for our 10 best women top guns in this Tokyo Olympics.

1. PV Sindhu:

The Silver medalist from the Rio Olympic is one of our biggest chances in Tokyo Olympic. Remember the breathtaking final match between her and Spain's Carolina Martin? She is the first Indian badminton player to reach the Olympic final. We are all with you Sindhu go ahead and get the best result this time!

Source: Olympics.com


2. Deepika Kumari:

From last couple of Olympics Deepika Kumari has raised our expectation though she is yet to delivered in the Olympics. But at present she is the World Number 1 in Women's Archery and we can surely expect good result from her in this Olympic. All the best Deepika. As per the current news she has already secured 9th position in the ranking round in the Tokyo Olympic.

Source: Olympics.com


3. Mary Kom:

Our Dark Horse and one of the most inspiring sports character in India Mary Kom is eyeing to achieve the zenith of success in this Olympic. As per the track record she is the only woman boxer to have won a medal in each one of the six world championships. She became the first Indian woman boxer to get a Gold medal in the Asian Games in 2014. All the best Mary!

Source: Olympics.com

4. Mirabai Chanu:

All eyes will be on Mirabai Chanu today. The former world champion and ranked second in the world Mirabai will start her campaign today in Tokyo Olympic in Women's 49kg Weightlifting Group A. And in one of her latest interviews she has already declared that she is aiming for the Gold medal this time. Go Girl !

Live Update 24th July : Mirabai Chanu won the first medal for India in Tokyo Olympics. She has secured the Silver Medal. Proud moment for us!!

Source: Olympics.com

5. Vinesh Phogat:

Coming from a successful family of wrestlers Vinesh Phogat already had mark some records in Women wrestling field. She is one of India's strongest medal contenders at the Tokyo Olympics. Yesterday as per the news she has reacted on her request to get a physiotherapist to accompany India's woman wrestlers and we believe that she is correct on her point. Vinesh will represent India in the women's freestyle wrestling's 53kg category. All the best Vinesh!

Source: Olympics.com

6. Sania Mirza and Ankita Raina:

Sania Mirza and Ankita Raina, India's hope in this Tokyo Olympic, will start their campaign against Ukraine in women's doubles tennis event. Sania became the first female athlete to represent India at the four Olympics and Ankita Raina will be debuting at the showpiece event. Best of luck to both of them.

Source: Times of India

7. Bhavani Devi:

She is the first Indian fencer ever qualify for the Olympics. She has already twitted: "Representing #INDIA at the #Olympics was my childhood Dream, and today I am so much emotional and happy to be part of the Grand Opening Ceremony holding Indian flag, Jai Hind." All the best Bhavani!

Source: The Indian Express

8. Pranati Nayak:

Chasing her Olympics dream Pranati Nayak is looking to put her best foot forward. She is the only second Indian woman gymnast to represent India at the Olympics, after Dipa Karmakar. Nayak only began her proper training for Tokyo 2020 after securing her place in May. She can be a surprise chance for India in this Olympic! Go Girl !

Source: Olympics.com

9. Nethra Kumanan:

The 22 year old Nethra Kumanan is the first ever female sailor from India to Qualify for sailing in the Olympics. She is one of our good chances in the Tokyo Olympics. All the best Nethra !


Source: Espn.com

Let's pray for our all our athletes and hope we will secure good number of results in this Tokyo Olympics. Meanwhile if you liked this article please don't forget to share it with your friends.

Jai Hind.

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