India didn’t just win a World Cup — the women owned it. The cheers were louder, the pride was personal, and suddenly every little girl with a cricket bat felt seen. Across India, women athletes are celebrating this win like it’s their own — because, honestly, it is.
‘It’s not just a trophy; it’s empowerment’“India’s World Cup win is emotional, inspiring. It proves belief and teamwork can make any dream real. It’s not a trophy; it’s empowerment. My favourite cricketer is Mithali Raj — graceful, composed, and the reason generations of girls picked up a bat.”
— Karthika Jagadeeswaran, speed-skater‘This win says we’re not waiting for permission’“When women play fearlessly, you feel that fire in your gut. This win says we’re not waiting for permission — we’re unstoppable. It gives every young girl to dream loud. My fave in this team are Mithali Raj for her grace, and Jemimah Rodrigues for her raw honesty.”
— Fathima Afshan, MMA championThis win will inspire girls to take up sports’“This has broken barriers in our country. It’s always been said boys or men achieve more — but this win proves otherwise. It will inspire millions of girls to take up sports. Women are shining, and with cricket being one of the biggest sports in India, this sends a powerful message.”
— Aarathy Kasturi Raj, speed-skater‘This victory is pure inspiration’“As an Indian woman, this victory is pure inspiration. It breaks barriers and redefines how the nation sees women in sport. It gives every girl hope that she can dream big and achieve it. My inspirations are Mithali Raj and Amanjot Kaur — proof that greatness comes from belief, not background.”
— Thulasimathi Murugesan, badminton Paralympian‘We all feel so proud of what they have achieved and being WC is so special’“Very Happy for our Indian women’s team! We all feel so proud of what they have achieved and being World Champions is so special.”
— Joshna Chinappa, squash championWritten By: Aashna Reddy & Fahad Hussain
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