New Delhi, September 22: Himanshi Tokas, a 20-year-old judoka from Munirka, South Delhi, has scripted history by becoming the first Indian—male or female—to achieve the World No.1 ranking in the International Judo Federation (IJF) Junior Rankings in the women’s 63kg category.

Her journey has been one of resilience and determination. Overcoming initial family resistance and a serious eye injury, Himanshi’s breakthrough came in 2019 when she won silver at the Sub-Junior Nationals. She later secured a place at the Sports Authority of India’s National Centre of Excellence in Bhopal, where, under coach Yashpal Solanki and through exposure camps in Japan, she refined her skills.

The year 2025 marked her golden season, with gold medal victories at the Casablanca African Open, Taipei Junior Asia

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