Sakshi Kumari (born 29 November 1996) is an Indian kabaddi player. In 2022, she was awarded the Arjuna Award.[1][2]

Sakshi Kumari
President Droupadi Murmu confers Arjuna Award, 2022 on Ms. Sakshi Kumari for her achievements in Kabaddi
Sport
SportKabaddi
Medal record
Women's Kabaddi
Representing  India
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2022 Hangzhou Team
Silver medal – second place 2018 Jakarta Palembang Team
South Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2019 Kathmandu Team

Career edit

Kumari was a member of the kabaddi team that won the silver medal at the 2018 Asian Games, as well as the team that won a gold at the 2019 South Asian Games.[3][4]

References edit

  1. ^ Hussain, Sabi (2022-11-05). "TT legend Sharath Kamal recommended for Khel Ratna, Lakshya Sen in Arjuna list". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  2. ^ Name, Author. "Who are all the National Sports Awards winners of 2022?". Khel Now. Retrieved 2023-10-08. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ "Indian Kabaddi teams bag gold in South Asian Games". Sportstar. 2019-12-09. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  4. ^ "We will win gold medal: Kabaddi legends on Indian teams' Asian Games prospects". The Times of India. 2023-10-04. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-10-08.