Sania Mirza

We players are as normal human beings as anyone else, and we also have the right to live a normal life. I don't understand why people talk so much about the way we dress up, how we walk, what we eat, and every little detail of ours. Players are the real heroes. Sports have both respect and fame, and I am fortunate enough to be a sportsperson.

Indian Athlete

Abhinav Bindra

Sportspersons at the grassroots must get world class exposure in terms of coaches, facilities, physical trainers and mental trainers so that a strong foundation is laid at the base. That's the key to success.

Gagan Narang

Sporting culture is needed where marks are given to students for sports in schools, jobs are assured for sportsperson, and sponsors are willing to support them through rough times.

Michael Clarke

Professional sportspersons are role models, recognized and they have a responsibility. Having said that, everyone makes mistakes and one needs to move on and learn from them.

Australian Cricketer

Hazel Keech

Cancer is something that can happen to anyone, like a sportsperson who is eating right and doing his bit correctly. Cancer really takes your life away.

British Actress

Kapil Dev

As a sportsman, my aim was to help sportspersons grow. The idea is to see what is good for sport rather than what's good for individuals.

MS Dhoni

When you help sportspersons achieve their full potential, you propel the sporting quotient of the entire country.

Saqib Saleem

Though I have been a sportsperson all my life, movies have always been an essential part of my life.

Indian Actor

Sandeep Singh

Hockey players are given as much respect as any other sportsperson in our country.

Vijender Singh

Sportspersons have to reinvent themselves every day. It helps them improve.

The word 'sportsperson' often implies that the individual participates in sports professionally.

Profession Emphasis

'Sportsperson' is used for any gender, and is more inclusive than 'sportsman' or 'sportswoman'.

Gender Neutral

Being 'good at sports' is crucial in the definition, highlighting skill and competency.