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Meet India's 5 most powerful sportswomen

When you achieve success for your country, you get respect and when people feel proud, you feel happy as well: Hima Das, 18 Sprinter, Assam

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Avneet Kaur, 36, Shooter, Punjab

Power to you means
It is the ability to express my opinions and stand for what is right, to inspire others and to keep going strong in the face of challenges.

Good and bad side of success

Being successful means that your voice is heard and opinions are recognised. However, being a public figure, people feel they have the right to express their views about you. Power can also bring about arrogance and make you insensitive towards people around you. Keep yourself grounded and don't forget your roots.

What inspired you

Passion to excel and be the best in my field has always been a driving force. As a police officer, the desire to connect with people.

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