This "Little Master" cricketer holds the record for most international centuries and is considered one of the greatest batsmen of all time.
This sport, played with a wooden bat and a leather ball, is often called the 'religion' of India and is governed by the BCCI.
This sport, played with a small rubber ball and wooden bats, is sometimes called the 'national sport' of India and has ancient roots in the subcontinent.
This ancient Indian martial art, originating in Kerala, involves synchronized strikes, kicks, and grappling techniques and is now an Olympic sport.
This racquet sport, native to India, is played on a court with a net and involves hitting a shuttlecock back and forth.
This all-rounder cricketer known as the "God of Off-side" hit six sixes in an over during the 2007 T20 World Cup match against England.
This legendary Indian batsman, known as the "Wall," was famous for his defensive technique and concentration at the crease.
This ancient board game, whose name means "twenty-five," originated in India and involves moving pieces around a cross-shaped board.
India's Winter Olympics hopes largely rest on athletes competing in these two sports: alpine skiing and this sliding sport on ice.
This Indian badminton player became the first from her country to win an Olympic medal in the sport, taking bronze at the 2012 London Games.
In cricket, this dismissal occurs when the ball hits the stumps while the batsman is outside the crease and the wicket-keeper removes the bails.
This cricketer, known as "Captain Cool," led India to victory in the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 Cricket World Cup.
This popular Indian card game similar to rummy is played with two decks and requires players to form sets and sequences.
This Indian hockey player known as "The Wizard" led India to three Olympic gold medals and is considered the greatest field hockey player ever.
This popular card game, whose name means "thirteen," is often played during Diwali celebrations with family and friends.
This Italian city will host the 2026 Winter Olympics, where India hopes to send its largest-ever Winter Games delegation.
This Indian badminton player won the BWF World Championships singles title in 2019, becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat.
This sport, also known as the ancient Indian martial art of wrestling, was famously featured in the 2016 film about an athlete named Akhtar.
This Indian shooter became the first individual Olympic gold medalist from independent India, winning the 10m air rifle event in 2008.
India has won this many medals total in Winter Olympic history as of 2022, making 2026 a chance for a historic breakthrough.
This Indian wrestler won bronze medals at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics and became a prominent figure in Indian sports.
India won six consecutive Olympic gold medals in this sport from 1928 to 1956, dominating the international scene under players like Dhyan Chand.
This fast bowler known as the "Rawalpindi Express" terrorized batsmen with his pace and holds the record for most wickets by a Pakistani bowler.
This chess grandmaster from Tamil Nadu became the world's youngest chess grandmaster in 2013 at age 18 and has represented India at multiple Olympiads.
This alpine skier from Himachal Pradesh became India's first Winter Olympian and is expected to compete in his fourth consecutive Games in 2026.
This chess grandmaster from Tamil Nadu became the first Asian to win the FIDE World Chess Championship in 2000 and held the title multiple times, earning the nickname 'Tiger of Madras.'