The daughters of the capital are no longer only aiming for medals in the world of sports; rather, they are creating new identities through their hard work and dedication. There is a lot to talk about the 2025-26 sports season in terms of athletes who have earned medals for Delhi in various sports games, including squash, table tennis, cricket, and rugby.

These athletes managed to fight their way to the top and proved their talent in both the national and international arena. There were those who spent long hours practicing and perfecting their skills and there were others who got back to the field even after facing injuries. It is not only the medals that they earn which matter but their success inspires many other girls from the city.

Sports analysts feel that with proper facilities provided to female athletes in Delhi, there will be more of such talents in future. These girls have shown that if given the chance, they can create their own identity in all fields.

Anahat Singh, an 18-year-old squash player from Delhi, created history in July 2026 by becoming India's first World Junior Squash Champion. She defeated Rukayya Salem of Egypt in the final held in Canada to win the title. Egyptian players had long dominated the Junior World Championships. Anahat is now moving beyond the junior level and focusing on preparing for the senior circuit and the 2028 Olympics. She is currently working tirelessly for her upcoming tournaments.

Manika Batra has strengthened Delhi's reputation in table tennis internationally. In March, she defeated Lily Zhang of the United States at the ITTF World Cup. Despite not being included in the Indian team for the Asian Games, Manika continued to compete internationally and accepted the challenge of continuously proving herself among young players.

Shweta Sehrawat is one of Delhi's leading talents in the new generation. She rose through the ranks of Delhi's domestic cricket team, making her mark in the Indian Under-19 team, and is now progressing to the senior level. Simran Bahadur is also among Delhi's active cricketing talents. Simran, who played domestic cricket for Delhi, played for the India A women's team.

In the challenging sport of rugby, Priya Bansal is a unique example for Delhi's girls. This Delhi player has represented the Indian team and made her mark in rugby at the national level. By being active as a player and a match official, she has opened new avenues for women players.

The daughters of the capital are no longer only aiming for medals in the world of sports; rather, they are creating new identities through their hard work and dedication. There is a lot to talk about the 2025-26 sports season in terms of athletes who have earned medals for Delhi in various sports games, including squash, table tennis, cricket, and rugby.

These athletes managed to fight their way to the top and proved their talent in both the national and international arena. There were those who spent long hours practicing and perfecting their skills and there were others who got back to the field even after facing injuries. It is not only the medals that they earn which matter but their success inspires many other girls from the city.

Sports analysts feel that with proper facilities provided to female athletes in Delhi, there will be more of such talents in future. These girls have shown that if given the chance, they can create their own identity in all fields.

Anahat Singh, an 18-year-old squash player from Delhi, created history in July 2026 by becoming India's first World Junior Squash Champion. She defeated Rukayya Salem of Egypt in the final held in Canada to win the title. Egyptian players had long dominated the Junior World Championships. Anahat is now moving beyond the junior level and focusing on preparing for the senior circuit and the 2028 Olympics. She is currently working tirelessly for her upcoming tournaments.

Manika Batra has strengthened Delhi's reputation in table tennis internationally. In March, she defeated Lily Zhang of the United States at the ITTF World Cup. Despite not being included in the Indian team for the Asian Games, Manika continued to compete internationally and accepted the challenge of continuously proving herself among young players.

Shweta Sehrawat is one of Delhi's leading talents in the new generation. She rose through the ranks of Delhi's domestic cricket team, making her mark in the Indian Under-19 team, and is now progressing to the senior level. Simran Bahadur is also among Delhi's active cricketing talents. Simran, who played domestic cricket for Delhi, played for the India A women's team.

In the challenging sport of rugby, Priya Bansal is a unique example for Delhi's girls. This Delhi player has represented the Indian team and made her mark in rugby at the national level. By being active as a player and a match official, she has opened new avenues for women players.