
In 2025, Indian sportswomen achieved significant milestones across various disciplines, including chess, cricket, shooting, football, and archery. Notable achievements include Divya Deshmukh winning the World Cup, Suruchi Singh securing multiple shooting gold medals, and Sheetal Devi becoming the first armless para world champion. The women's football team also qualified for the AFC Asian Cup. Despite these successes, the year was marked by persistent issues of doping and administrative challenges within sports organizations.