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Top 10 Most Famous Sports Personalities in India all time (Updated 2024)

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Sports are always a way to bring people together. India has produced numerous famous sportspeople. Some sports stand out from others by taking extraordinary actions in their sport. A few of the most famous sportspersons from India. Check the Top 10 Most Famous Sports Personalities in India of all time.

The sport of sports is something that thrills all people around the globe. In cricket or football, an idol from sports is a regular follower. These are the top 10 most famous sports personalities in India.

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Top 10 Most Famous Sports Personalities in India

In this article, I have given a list of the top 50 Most Famous Sports Personalities in India of all time. I have written details of the Top 10 Most Famous Sports Personalities in India of all time. Many Sports are played In India and many fans follow the sports Personalities which are famous in India.

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These sports Personalities have achieved a lot. People do like to watch sports and follow them. Here is the list of the Top 10 Most Famous Sports Personalities in India of all time.

S.NFamous Sports of IndiaSport Type
1Virat KohliCricket
2Rohit SharmaCricket
3Neeraj ChopraAthletics
4Mahendra Singh DhoniCricket
5Mirabai ChanuWeightlifting
6PV SindhuBadminton
7Saina NehwalBadminton
8Sania MirzaLawn Tennis
9Gautam GambhirCricket
10Yuvraj SinghCricket
11Sachin TendulkarCricket
12Dhyan ChandHockey
13Abhinav Bindrashooting
14Mary KomBoxing
15Ravindra JadejaCricket
16Kapil DevCricket
17Sunil GavaskarCricket
18Dipa KarmakarGymnastics
19Leander PaesLawn Tennis
20Viswanathan AnandChess
21Deepika KumariArchery
22Hima DasAthletics
23Sushil KumarWrestling
24CA Bhavani DeviFencing
25Pankaj AdvaniBilliards
26Virendra SehwagCricket
27Narain KarthikeyanMotor Sports
28Baichung BhutiaFootball
29Yuzvendra ChahalCricket
30Anju Bobby GeorgeLong Jump (Athletics)
31Bhuvneshwar KumarCricket
32Bhaichung BhutiaFootball
33Sakshi MalikWrestling
34Mithali Dorai Raj Cricket
35Smriti MandhanaCricket
36Rahul DravidCricket
37Harman Preet KaurCricket
38Zaheer khanCricket
39Rohan BopannaTennis
40Dutee ChandAthletics
41Lakshya SenBadminton
42Kidambi SrikantBadminton
43Bajrang PuniaWrestling
44Ravi Kumar DhaiyaWrestling
45Lovlina BorgohainBoxing
46Manpreet SinghHockey
47R PraggnanandhaaChess
48Amit PangalBoxing
49Anup KumarKabaddi
50Sharath KamalTable Tennis

10. Yuvraj Singh

NicknameYuvi
ProfessionCricketer
Date of BirthDec 12, 1981
Age41 years
Birth placeChandigarh
CountryIndia
Education and schoolNot Available
Height1.88 m
Weight78 Kg
Family DetailsNot Available

Yuvraj Singh (also known as Yuvi) is a legendary legend retired Indian cricketer. Yuvi was an important part of India’s World Cup-winning campaigns in 2007 and 2011. Yuvi was the star of the tournament in 2011.

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World Cup is grabbing 4 men of the match prizes in the biggest sporting event. At 29, he was at the peak of his profession; Yuvi was diagnosed with cancer. The prince was never up and fought against death.

9. Gautam Gambhir

NicknameGauti
ProfessionCricketer
Date of Birth14 October 1981
Age41 years
Birth placeNew Delhi
CountryIndia
Education and schoolNot Available
Height1.68 m
Weight66 Kg
Family DetailsNot Available

Gautam Gambhir is among the best and most underrated cricketers of all time. He has announced that he will retire from cricket in December 2018 after he was excluded from the IPL auction.

He has had some great performances when blue-and-white players required them the most. His unforgettable World Cup knocks will always remain a highlight in the hearts of Indian fans. In 2019 he was a part of the government BJP and was recently elected to the election in East Delhi.

8. Sania Mirza

NicknameSania
ProfessionLawn Tennis
Date of Birth15 November 1986
Age36 years
Birth placeMumbai
CountryIndia
Education and schoolNot Available
HeightBirthplace
Weight57 Kg
Family DetailsNot Available

Sania Mirza, the tennis champion of her time. She has recently declared that she is retiring after the final event she played, i.e., the US Open 2022. She is currently training for the French Open and will be performing at Wimbledon following this.

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In her first match of 2003. Sania was the first Indian player to be ranked below 30 in the world rankings. Throughout her entire career, she has been the winner of numerous tournaments. She has been awarded the Arjuna Awards, the Padma Shri, and the Padma Bhushan. The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, and other awards for her accomplishments in Indian sports.

7. Saina Nehwal

NicknameSteffi Saina
ProfessionBadminton
Date of Birth17 March 1990
Age33 years
Birth placeHisar, Haryana
CountryIndia
Education and schoolNot Available
HeightBirthplace
Weight60 Kg
Family DetailsNot Available

According to personalities provided in the report by Ormax India. Saina Nehwal was ranked 8 on the list of popular sports personalities for India 2022. In her professional career, she has earned a total of 441 victories. She has participated in numerous Olympic Games, World Championships, Uber Cup, and Commonwealth Games.

She has received the Arjuna Award, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, and many more. In 2022, she’s determined to secure her place on the team for her country’s Asian Games and Commonwealth Games.

6. PV Sindhu

NicknameNot Available
ProfessionBadminton
Date of Birth5 July 1995
Age27 years
Birth placeHyderabad
CountryIndia
Education and schoolNot Available
Height1.79 m
Weight65 Kg
Family DetailsNot Available

PV Sindhu is a household name who earned two Olympic and five medals in the World Championship. The 26-year-old superstar athlete has been constantly in the spotlight for the right reasons. In 2022, she hopes to win gold medals in the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and World Championships.

5. Mirabai Chanu

NicknameMira
ProfessionWeightlifting
Date of Birth8 August 1994
Age28 years
Birth placeKakching
CountryIndia
Education and schoolNot Available
Height1.50 m
Weight49 Kg
Family DetailsNot Available

Mirabai Chanu is the category 49kg Indian Weightlifter famous for winning a gold medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. She was given the Padma Shree and Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for her efforts.

After competing in numerous Olympics, World Championships, National Championships, and other tournaments. Mirabai Chanu is currently preparing to compete in the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games 2022.

4. Mahendra Singh Dhoni

NicknameMahi
ProfessionCricketer
Date of Birth7 July 1981
Age41 years
Birth placeBirthplace
CountryIndia
Education and schoolNot Available
Height1.80 m
Weight70 Kg
Family DetailsFather name : – Pan Singh, Mother name : – Devaki Devi, Brother name : – Narendra, Sister name : – Jayanti Gupta, Wife name : – Sakshi Dhoni, Daughter name : – Ziva Dhoni.

The cool captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni can be without an introduction. Although he is retired from any form of international cricket, his popularity continues to grow from being the most efficient finisher to providing difficulty for opponents. During the death overs, Dhoni performs at its best performance.

His most recent performance in IPL 2022 proves that age is not a factor in his performance. Therefore whether he can return with IPL 2023 in the year 2023 remains the main question this year.

3. Neeraj Chopra

NicknameBirthplace
ProfessionAthletics
Date of Birth24 December 1997
Age25 years
Birth placeKhandra, Haryana
CountryIndia
Education and schoolNot Available
Height1.84 m
Weight86 Kg
Family DetailsNot Available

The Golden Boy in India. Neeraj Chopra made every Indian proud when he won gold at the Olympics 2021 in the Javelin Throw. The athletes gained a lot of attention due to their success.

He is now getting ready for the World Championship, Commonwealth Games, and the Asian Games. He was ranked 50th among the Indian Express 100 Most Powerful Indians list. The 24-year-old will be an excellent watch this year.

2. Rohit Sharma

NicknameHitman
ProfessionCricketer
Date of Birth30 April 1987
Age36 years
Birth placeNagpur
CountryIndia
Education and schoolNot Available
Height1.70 m
Weight72 Kg
Family DetailsNot Available

The new captain for the Indian Cricket Team. Rohit Sharma, referred to as the “hit machine,” is also on the list of candidates. The task of guiding his Indian Cricket team to the next level lies his responsibility.

With the T20 World Cup lined up during the year’s second half, observing him play will be an enjoyable experience. In addition, the fact that his team is the five-time winner of the Indian Premier League would add to his talents.

1. Virat Kohli

NicknameChiku
ProfessionCricketer
Date of Birth5 November 1988
Age34 years
Birth placeNew Delhi
CountryIndia
Education and schoolNot Available
Height1.75 m
Weight69 Kg
Family DetailsNot Available

Virat Kohli is now an international celebrity. From his ferocious style of play to his position as Indian Cricket Team captain after Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s departure. He has proved his worth at every stage of his professional career.

After 2022, he decided to step back from his position as captain of all cricket forms. It will be fascinating to see him in his best performance. In addition, he’s placed at 80 in the tenth spot on the Indian Express 100 Most Powerful Indians list.

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