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5 Women Sportsperson From Mumbai Who Left A Mark

Mumbai has been home to players who have not only represented India at the international stage in various sporting events but also etched their name forever in history. Here are 5 female players that played a crucial role in shaping the history of India:

5 Women Sportsperson From Mumbai Who Left A Mark
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When it comes to producing sporting stars, Mumbai has been one of the cities in India that has contributed significantly. Being the financial capital of the country, Mumbai has been home to players who have not only represented India at the international stage in various sporting events but also etched their name forever in history.

Here are five female players that played a crucial role in shaping the history of Indian sports:

Anjali Bhagwat

The first Indian to win the 2002 International Shooting Sport Federation Champion of Champions, she won a silver medal in the pair 50-metre three-position event at the 2006 Commonwealth Games too.

Ishita Malaviya

India's first professional female surfer, it was in 2007 that she began surfing. She now runs Shaka Surf Club.

Jemimah Rodrigues

A top-order batsman from Mumbai, she made her international debut in cricket in 2018 in the ODIs and T20s format. Hailing from a sports family, she was part of the Maharashtra U19 team at 13.

Ayonika Paul

She represents India in the 10 m Air Rifle arena. In the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, she won a silver medal.

Aparna Popat

She is the only Indian woman shuttler to win nine consecutive Nationals from 1997-2005. She is acknowledged as one of the best badminton players in India.

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