11 Winners – Celebrating India’s Champions Across Diverse Fields
Diverse in culture and rich in heritage, India spawned many champions across various fields. From the field of sports to the bench of science and from arts to business, these winners have not only brought wonders to this great country but also have been a source of inspiration for millions.
Here are 11 winners who made India proud in different aspects of life:
Sachin Tendulkar: The Legend of Cricket
Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar is referred to as the “God of Cricket.” To any Indian cricket lover, this man’s name would be very familiar. He has spent over two decades in his career, and the list of his records and achievements is endless. He is the highest run-scorer in Test and One Day International cricket and has a century of hundreds to show his class and commitment.
Mary Kom: The Boxing Queen
Mary Kom is the six-time world champion who has put Indian women’s boxing at the global level. Hailing from Manipur state, her struggle from a small village to becoming an Olympic medalist is really very inspiring. Mary Kom is truly inspiring for the athletes across the country because of her resilience and indomitable spirit of achieving success.
Sundar Pichai: The Tech Visionary
Sundar Pichai is the chief executive officer of Alphabet Inc. and its subsidiary Google LLC and is one of the most powerful leaders in technology today. From Tamil Nadu, Pichai’s journey to the pinnacle of the tech industry is one of great toil and innovation. With Pichai at the helm, Google has only kept on innovating and going global.
Lata Mangeshkar – The Nightingale of India
Lata Mangeshkar has informed Indian playback singing with a melodious voice for decades, and in the process, she has given it everything. She has contributed a lot to Indian music in the form of thousands of songs in numerous languages. Her voice, without a doubt, has served as a comfort and joy to many Indians.
PV Sindhu – The Badminton Star
PV Sindhu has truly moved Indian badminton to the forefront by competing and winning with her lay-it-all-out aggressive style of play and never-say-die attitude. She has bagged nearly all the titles in the world of badminton, including the world championship. And without a doubt, this implant of inspiration has caused many young girls to take up sports.
Ratan Tata – The Business Mogul
Ratan Tata is a name strongly associated with Indian industry. Leading rightly had led to global expansion of the Tata Group under his stewardship and had steered it into new sectors. Ratan Tata’s philanthropy and ethical business acumen are some of the defining reasons he has been able to garner so much respect.
Kalpana Chawla – The Space Pioneer
Kalpana Chawla is the first woman of Indian origin to travel to space. She was a symbol of courage and determination, from Karnal in Haryana to being an astronaut in NASA—truly a passion for space exploration enshrined within her. She inspires many young scientists and engineers.
A.R. Rahman: The Musical Maestro
A.R. Rahman is an Academy Award-winning composer who scaled music from India into the global platform. Known for his innovative compositions and soulful, soulful melodies, the music by Rahman has ruled the hearts of many. His work in films like “Slumdog Millionaire” and “Roja” earned him international acclaim.
Virat Kohli—A Cricketing Sensation
Virat Kohli is a former captain of the Indian cricket team, quite pronounced as one of the most aggressive batsman that the cricket world has ever come across. Kohli’s form of performance and passion for the game have been at a very constant rate, making his personality one of the best batsmen in the world. His fitness regimen and commitment towards the game of cricket is really to be looked at and, of course, examples to emulate.
Priyanka Chopra-The Global Icon
Priyanka Chopra is an actress, singer and producer who has left a mark in both Bollywood and Hollywood. Being versatile and talented, she has won many prestigious awards. Priyanka as a Goodwill Ambassador for juveniles and the kind of social work she does in various causes makes her a real global icon.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam – The People’s President
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was a scientist and an all-time favorite president of India. He’s also known as the “Missile Man of India,” and his contributions to space and defense programs in India are tremendous. Dr. Kalam, through his humble ways and vision, is a true inspiration to all generations in India.
