Indian Diaspora and Sports: A Celebration of Athleticism and National Pride

Brian Lara, a Trinidadian cricketer of Indian descent, holds the record for the highest individual score in a Test match, with 400 not out.

Saumya Swaminathan, an Indian-American swimmer, won the gold medal in the 200-meter butterfly at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.

Yuki Bhambri, an Indian-born tennis player, reached the Wimbledon final in 2018, becoming the first Indian man to do so in the Open Era.

Sania Mirza, an Indian-born tennis player, won the mixed doubles title at the 2009 Australian Open, becoming the first Indian-born player to win a Grand Slam singles title.

Vijay Singh, a Fijian golfer of Indian descent, won the Masters Tournament in 2000 and 2004.

Sim Bhullar, an Indian-born basketball player, won an NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors in 2018.

Saina Nehwal, an Indian-born badminton player, won the gold medal in the women's singles event at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

Jinder Mahal, an Indian-born professional wrestler, won the WWE Championship in 2017, becoming the first Indian-born wrestler to win a major title in professional wrestling.

Vijay Kumar, an Indian-born shooter, won the gold medal in the men's 10-meter air pistol event at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

Viswanathan Anand, an Indian-born chess player, became the first Indian to win the World Chess Championship in 2000.

Manjit Kaur, an Indian-born athlete, won the gold medal in the women's 400-meter hurdles at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

Prakash Padukone, an Indian-born badminton player, won the All England Open Badminton Championships in 1980, becoming the first Indian to win a major title in badminton.

Gurbinder Singh, an Indian-born race walker, won the gold medal in the men's 20-kilometer walk at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Achanta Sharath Kamal, an Indian-born table tennis player, won the men's singles title at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, becoming the first Indian to win a major title in table tennis.

Mirabai Chanu, an Indian-born weightlifter, won the gold medal in the women's 69-kilogram weightlifting event at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.