Indian Sports and Sportspersons

Vijender Singh, the Indian Olympic bronze medalist boxer, made his Bollywood debut in the 2019 film 'Patiala Express' (also known as 'Patiala House'). The film starred Akshay Kumar and featured Vijender in a supporting role.

Sania Mirza, the renowned Indian tennis player, was appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for the 'Save the Girl Child' campaign (Beti Bachao Beti Padhao) by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Her high profile made her an effective advocate for this cause. The other sportspersons listed were not associated with this specific campaign.

Actor Amitabh Bachchan was on March 25, 2010 appointed brand ambassador of the “Save our Tigers” campaign initiated by NDTV and Aircel.

'Wide Angle'- a book comprising the collection of off-field pictures shot by the former India skipper Anil Kumble was released in Bangalore on March 17, 2010.

Manavjeet Singh Sandhu, a trap shooter, received India's highest sporting honor in 2006 for his exceptional performance including the World Cup gold. The award recognizes outstanding sporting achievement over four years.

  Dipika Pallikal from India won the Nepal Open Squash Championship.

 2010 Hong Kong Super series was held from December 7-December 12, 2010.

 Somdev teamed up with Sanam Singh to claim the title in the men's doubles event.

Force India Formula 1 team was owned by Vijay Mallya, the Indian businessman and founder of Kingfisher Airlines, along with the Mol family. Mallya was also a Rajya Sabha MP and has faced legal issues related to financial fraud.

12 Oct 2010: Remona Belmond lost in the Final.

Sunil Gavaskar was the first brand ambassador for Deutsche Bank credit cards in India. The legendary Indian cricketer has been associated with various brand endorsements over his career beyond cricket.

Saina Nehwal, the renowned Indian badminton player, has won multiple BWF (Badminton World Federation) titles including the prestigious BWF World Junior Championships. She is one of India's most successful badminton players.

Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra were prominent co-owners of the IPL team Rajasthan Royals during the period this question refers to (starting from 2009).

Yuki Bhambri won the boys' singles title at the 2009 Australian Open Junior Championships.

The Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) in Patiala is Asia's largest sports institute and is specifically tasked with the training of coaches in various sports disciplines.