Sania Mirza, the renowned Indian tennis player, was awarded the Padma Shri in 2006 for her outstanding achievements in tennis. She was the first Indian woman to win a WTA title and reached world number one in doubles. While the other individuals listed (Gopi Chand, V. Anand, Hari Krishna) are accomplished sports personalities, Sania Mirza is the one who received the Padma Shri.