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Here are the top 8 Indian women who have won Olympic medals and made our nation proud. 

Talking about his special Indian nickname on Jimmy Fallon's 'The Tonight Show', Nick opened up about being married to an Indian woman and being called 'National Jiju'. He also explained the meaning of 'Jiju' to Jimmy Fallon and his audience. 

Explore seven lesser-known facts about PV Sindhu: from her early training commutes and Sachin Tendulkar’s gift, to her historic Olympic achievements and movie preferences.
 

At the Paris Olympics on July 28, 22-year-old Manu Bhaker made history by clinching a bronze medal in the women's 10m air pistol final.

In the year 2016, Naaz Anjum started ‘Anjum Kitchen’ from her home, with just Rs 80 as an initial investment. With a passion for making biryani, she took her business to immense success.

Rajasthan’s Rupa Yadav was married as a child at the age of 8 and moved to her in-laws’ home a few years later. Recognizing her potential, her family supported her education. With immense dedication, she cracked NEET and is an MBBS doctor today.

Sub Lieutenant Anamika B Rajeev has made history as the first woman helicopter pilot in the Indian Navy.

Chandrika Ravi has made history as the first Indian woman to have her own talk show in America. 

Dipa Karmakar created history on May 26, 2024, by becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal at the Asian Championship.

23-year-old Parul Dhayal has been selected as a Sub Lieutenant in the Indian Navy. She completed her training on May 25, 2024.

Tinkesh Kaushik, a resident of Goa, created history on May 11. He achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the world’s first triple amputee to conquer Mount Everest base camp.

Arti, a pink e-rickshaw driver from Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh, has been honoured with the prestigious Amal Clooney’s Women Empowerment Award in the United Kingdom.

With a hope for a better life, Sonika decided to establish her own business. In the initial days, she faced financial difficulties, but she persevered and began making profits.

Aashka Goradia is the co-founder and director of Renee Cosmetics who quit acting in 2020 and embarked on her entrepreneurial journey to create her Rs 834 crore empire. 

Driven by her passion for education, Prerna Jhunjhunwala started a pre-school called Little Paddington in Singapore. Today, her businesses are valued at Rs 330 crore.