Sakeena Akhtar

From diving into male-dominated careers, to fighting disability for their adventurous passions – here are five inspiring Indian women who chased their dreams and achieved success in the face of innumerable challenges.

Sakeena Akhtar had to give up her dream of playing cricket for the country because of family pressures. But she did not give up her passion. Today, as a cricket coach at Kashmir University for the last eight years, Akhtar has guided numerous prospective players.