Indian athletes have shifted from sports to politics, using their influence to drive social change and policy-making. Here is a list of six such athletes. Tap to check!
Navjot Singh Sidhu (cricket)
Navjot Singh Sidhu entered politics after cricket. Started with the BJP and later joined Congress and became a minister of Punjab.
Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore (Shooting)
Olympic silver medalist Rajyavardhan Rathod entered politics after sports. He became an MP from the BJP and was also the Union Sports Minister.
Udham Singh (hockey)
Udham Singh, a multiple Olympic hockey medalist, became a member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly after the game.
Mohammad Azharuddin (cricket)
Former Indian cricket captain Azharuddin entered politics from Congress and was an MP from Hyderabad.
Babita Phogat (Wrestling)
Famous wrestler Babita Phogat joined the BJP and contested the Haryana Assembly elections.
Vijender Singh (boxing)
Olympic bronze medalist Vijender Singh contested the 2019 elections on a Congress ticket. Later he shifted to BJP.
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