Limca Book of Records proudly presents its top women achievers and their exceptional accomplishments. The Limca Book of Records honors women who have defied expectations, set new standards, and made history in sports. Their stories serve as beacons of hope and empowerment, reminding us that there are no boundaries when it comes to pursuing passions and making a difference.
The Limca Book of Records features several remarkable women who have achieved great success in various sports. Ayhika Mukherjee and Sutirtha Mukherjee won the first Indian women’s doubles pair in table tennis at the Asian Games 2022, winning a bronze medal. Kiran Baliyan won India’s first shot put medal, while Jyothi Yarraji became the first Indian 100m hurdler to win a medal. CA Bhavani Devi became the first Indian fencer to win a medal at the Asian Fencing Championships, winning a bronze medal in 2023. The Indian Women’s kabaddi team won the gold medalthrice in their discipline at the Asian Games, defeating Chinese Taipei in the final. Sukraty Saxena, Rupam Devedi, Swaranjali Saxena, and Apala Rajvanshi achieved the fastest Golden Quadrilateral expedition in a four-wheeler, covering 6,263 km in 6 days, 14 hours, and 5 minutes.
Ruchira Bhattacharya, Senior Director, Marketing – Hydration, Sports and Tea Category, India and South-West Asia Operating Unit at The Coca-Cola Company, said, “I must also take this opportunity to acknowledge how these women underscore the importance of breaking barriers and creating pathways for all women to succeed.”
