Pune: Limca Book of Records proudly presents its top women achievers and their exceptional accomplishments. These women have defied conventional expectations, pushed boundaries and set new standards of excellence. In sports, particularly, they’ve made history, inspiring others to dream big and break barriers. The Limca Book of Records honours their pioneering spirit, showcasing their remarkable triumphs. Their stories serve as beacons of hope and empowerment, reminding us that there are no frontiers when it comes to pursuing one’s passions and making a difference in the world.
Here is a glimpse of a few incredible women whose names will forever be etched in the Limca Book of Records, exemplifying the spirit of courage, perseverance, and excellence –
● Ayhika Mukherjee and Sutirtha Mukherjee became the first Indian women’s doubles pair in table tennis to win a medal at the Asian Games 2022. The duo won the bronze medal with a historic win over the Chinese pair of Chen Meng and Wang Yidi, then World No. 2 and 4 respectively.
● Shot putter Kiran Baliyan won India’s first medal in the discipline at the Asian Games 2022. Her bronze medal in the field event was also India’s first shot put medal since the inaugural 1951 Asian Games.
● Jyothi Yarraji became the first Indian 100m hurdler to win a medal at the 2022 Asian Games. The national record holder took the silver medal with a timing of 12 minutes and 91 seconds.
● CA Bhavani Devi became the first Indian fencer to win a medal at the Asian Fencing Championships by winning the bronze medal in 2023. In the quarter-finals, Devi set a remarkable score of 15-10 against Misaki Emura from Japan to move to the semi-finals against Zaynab Dayibekova from Uzbekistan.
● The Indian Women’s kabaddi team became the first team to win the gold medal thrice in their discipline at the Asian Games after defeating Chinese Taipei in the final. The team had previously won the medals in 2010 and 2014.
· Sukraty Saxena, Rupam Devedi, Swaranjali Saxena, and Apala Rajvanshi achieved the fastest Golden Quadrilateral (GQ) expedition in a four-wheeler by a group of women. They covered a distance of 6,263 km in 6 days, 14 hours, and 5 minutes. The expedition began at 1:35 a.m. on May 10, 2023, from India Gate, New Delhi, and concluded at 4:30 p.m. on May 16, 2023, at Subroto Park Air Force Station, New Delhi.
“For more than 30 years, the Limca Book of Records has been a fascinating chronicle of the ingenuity, talents, and achievements of Indians from all walks of life. Among these winners, women have led from the front, driven by unusual ambition and outstanding dedication, shining as tenacious champions of excellence, both inspired and inspiring. We extend our heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to all the women recordholders who have pushed boundaries and displayed an exceptional range of achievements,” said, Vatsala Kaul Banerjee, Consulting Editor, Limca Book of Records, and Publisher, Hachette India.
Ruchira Bhattacharya, Senior Director, Marketing – Hydration, Sports and Tea Category, India and South-West Asia Operating Unit at The Coca-Cola Company, said, “We salute the women recordholders who have pride of place in the Limca Book of Records for their unwavering commitment to passion, and offer our heartiest congratulations to laureates across domains for their towering achievements. 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.”
Along with the women recordholders, Limca values and acknowledges the pivotal contributions of its women leaders – Ruchira Bhattacharya who is the Senior Director, Marketing for their Hydration, Sports and Tea Category, Ankita G Mahana, Senior Manager, Marketing – Brand Limca and the Limca Book of Records team at Hachette India. They have been instrumental in curating the edition, all through their dedication, expertise, and leadership.
