National Games 2022 | Haryana’s Summy to make history, set to become Services’ first female track and field athlete

There are, however, several other women in the Services squad, including trap shooter Seema Tomar, who won gold for Services in the 2015 National Games in Kerala, Rifle markswoman  Capt. Harshita Dahiya, Pistol shooter Maj. Anuja Verma and Compound Archer Arti Joshi.

With the induction of women’s sports talent, the Army hopes to evolve into a powerhouse in both women's and mixed categories, which constitute about 60 per cent of medals on offer in major competitions. The decision will spur more women athletes to join the Army and to use its state-of-the-art training facilities to win medals for the country.

Maj. Arti Singh, who moved from Judo to Compound Archery, said she is honoured to be a Services team member for the first time.  “It’s a proud moment for me,” she said from her base in Meerut. She will take a crack at the Individual medal as well as the Mixed Team medal with Hav. Robert or Hav. Arjun.

Maj. Anuja Verma will represent Services in the 25m Pistol competition. “I am happy to make it to the National Games,” says the markswoman from her training location in Mhow.  Capt. Harshita Dahiya, who will compete in the 10m Air Rifle events, echoed the same sentiment and looked forward to a good outcome.