As we celebrate International Women's Day 2022 today, we pay tribute to some of the finest female sports achievers who have made the country proud, including Sania Mirza, the Indian women's cricket team, Mary Kom, the Phogat sisters to name a few.

India's badminton star Ashwini Ponappa who won laurels for the country in international badminton tournaments, recently celebrated her 31st birthday on September 18. Here's a look in pictures, at Ashwini's chill-out sessions with friends and her life with husband Karan Medappa. (All pictures courtesy/ Ashwini Ponnappa Instagram)