Indian Women Athletes Dominate 2025: A Year of Unprecedented Triumphs

• Indian women athletes achieved unprecedented success across various sports in 2025, marking a "year of fulfillment."
• Football saw a historic "triple qualification" for AFC Women’s Asian Cup and U-17/U-20 continental tournaments, plus East Bengal FC's AFC Women’s Champions League win.
• The Indian women's cricket team won the ICC Women's ODI World Cup at home, a major breakthrough, with WPL fostering new talent.
• Chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh won the FIDE Women’s World Cup, contributing to India's highest number of women in the global top 50.
• Combat sports excelled with Nikhat Zareen's world title in boxing and multiple medals in wrestling, alongside strong performances in athletics and shooting.

Why It Matters: 2025 redefined Indian women's sports, showcasing global dominance and a significant cultural shift.