NEW DELHI: In a year brimming with breakthroughs, a cohort of young sports prodigies has captivated the global stage, shattering barriers and commanding attention with their exceptional talents and accomplishments.
These teenage sensations have compelled the world to take notice, leaving spectators in awe of their remarkable feats.
From the youngest world champion archer to the gold medalist shooter at the world championships, and the 15-year-old squash sensation, the nominees for the TOISA 2023 Emerging Sportsperson of the Year exemplify the burgeoning influence of female prowess in Indian sports.
Their meteoric rise serves as a testament to the growing prominence of women athletes and underscores the bright future of Indian sports.
Here are the athletes who have been nominated for this coveted category:
Aditi Gopichand Swami
Date of Birth: June 15, 2006
Place of Birth: Satara, Maharashtra
Sport: Archery (Compound)
Major Achievements in 2023:
World Archery Championships: Gold (Women compound individual) - Youngest World champion at 17 & India's first female archer to do so
World Archery Championships: Gold (Women's team compound) - India's first in the event
Hangzhou Asian Games: Gold (Women's team compound)
Hangzhou Asian Games: Bronze (Women compound individual)
World Cup Stage 4: Gold (Women's team compound)
World Cup Stage 3: Bronze (Women's team compound)
World Archery Youth Championships: Gold (Women compound individual)
World Archery Youth Championships: Gold (Women's team compound)
In a remarkable breakthrough, 17-year-old Aditi Gopichand Swami left an indelible mark on the world of archery in 2023. She etched her name in history by becoming the youngest world champion and India's first-ever female archer to achieve this feat, securing a stunning individual compound gold medal at the World Archery Championships. Adding to her accolades, Aditi contributed to a historic moment by winning the women's team gold at the same event. Her success continued at the Hangzhou Asian Games, where she secured a team gold and an individual bronze. Aditi's exceptional year also included two gold medals at the World Youth Championships, both in individual and team events, along with a gold and a bronze in the World Cup.
Anahat Singh
March 13, 2008
Place of Birth: Delhi
Sport: Squash
Major Achievements in 2023:
o 2023 Asian Games Hangzhou (mixed doubles) - Bronze
o 2023 Asian Games (Team) - Bronze
Anahat Singh, the young and promising talent in the world of squash, showcased her exceptional skills and resilience in the 2023 season, earning significant accolades that spoke volumes about her potential and prowess. Anahat left an indelible mark at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, securing the bronze medal in the mixed doubles category. Anahat's impact resonated in team play as well, contributing to the Indian squash team's success in securing the bronze medal at the 2023 Asian Games.
Esha Singh
Date of Birth: January 1, 2005
Place of Birth: Hyderabad
Sport: Shooting (10m Air Pistol, 25m Pistol)
Major Achievements in 2023:
Gold - ISSF World Championships, Baku - 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team
Gold - Asian Games - 25m Pistol Team
Silver - Asian Games - 10m Air Pistol Individual
Silver - Asian Games - 25m Pistol Individual
Silver - Asian Games - 10m Air Pistol Team
India's teenage sensation, Esha, continued to add more accolades to her name with four medals on her debut at the Asian Games, after clinching the 10m air pistol mixed team gold at the World Championships in Baku.
