Sports Speakers in India

Virender Sehwag is a former captain of the Indian cricket team and one of the most impactful opening batters in international cricket. He is the only Indian cricketer to score two triple centuries in Test cricket and was named Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World in 2008, becoming the first player of any nationality to retain the award in 2009. His international career is defined by sustained performance across formats and a record of match-winning innings at the highest level.
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Major Devender Pal Singh is a Kargil War veteran who lost a leg during Operation Vijay and went on to become India’s first amputee marathon runner. He has completed 12 half marathons and is a Limca Book of Records holder. Known as the “Indian Blade Runner,” he has represented resilience through long-distance running post-injury. His journey from active service to endurance sport has made him a widely invited motivational speaker across institutions and organisations.
Invite Major D. P. Singh to speak at leadership conferences, armed forces and veteran forums, corporate offsites, and youth development programmes.

Arunima Sinha is a mountaineer and motivational speaker, and a former national-level volleyball player who turned personal tragedy into achievement. After losing her leg in a train accident, she became the world’s first female amputee to summit Mount Everest. She went on to complete the Seven Summits, scaling the highest peaks on all seven continents. Her journey reflects disciplined preparation, mental resilience, and sustained goal execution under extreme conditions. Arunima has been honoured with the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award. Through her talks, she shares practical insights on perseverance, recovery after setbacks, and performance under adversity, drawing from her high-altitude expeditions and athletic background.
Invite Arunima Sinha to speak at leadership conferences, corporate offsites, educational institutions, and resilience-focused forums.

Yamini Bhat is the Founder and CEO of Vymo, a mobile-first sales engagement platform deployed at AXA, Allianz, Citigroup, HDFC Bank, and Generali. Prior to Vymo, she worked at McKinsey in marketing and sales strategy. With 10+ years of experience, including 5+ years across the US, Southeast Asia, and India, she specialises in sales transformation across B2B, B2C, and B2B2C models. Vymo has been recognised by Gartner and CB Insights for innovation in prescriptive sales. Yamini holds a B.E. from BITS Pilani and an MBA from IIM Bangalore (Director’s Merit List).
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Saachi Soni is a mountaineer who summited Mount Everest in 2013 and has climbed major peaks across continents, including Mount McKinley (Denali) and Mount Elbrus, becoming the first Indian woman to summit Elbrus. Introduced to mountaineering at the age of seven, she was selected for an Everest expedition by the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and has completed multiple Himalayan ascents. Saachi has also contributed as a Citizen Journalist with CNN-IBN and served as a panelist at national youth platforms.
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Geetha Ghaliyavar is a sports nutritionist with 17 years of experience, a postgraduate diploma in Sports Nutrition from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and credentials as a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator. She is a Bangalore University first ranker and a multiple award winner with several gold medals. Her work focuses on evidence-based nutrition for elite and developing athletes, with an emphasis on preventive nutrition and performance optimisation.
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Prem Kumar Singh is an adventurer, mountaineer, and motivational speaker who has completed 15 expeditions worldwide. In 2013 alone, he summited the highest peaks on four continents: Mount Everest (Asia), Mount Elbrus (Europe), Aconcagua (South America), and Puncak Jaya (Oceania). He was the winner of NDTV Prime’s reality show “XC Adventure”, where he was featured as a contestant. Prem’s work focuses on high-altitude expedition leadership, endurance, and personal risk management drawn from extreme environments.
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Jonty Rhodes is a globally recognized former South African cricketer, coach, and fielding specialist, widely regarded as one of the greatest fielders in cricket history. With a distinguished international career spanning over a decade, Rhodes revolutionized fielding standards, combining agility, anticipation, and precision to create unforgettable moments on the field. Post-retirement, he has contributed as a coach and mentor to various national and T20 franchise teams, including the Indian Premier League, helping players enhance performance, fitness, and tactical understanding. Rhodes is also a sought-after keynote speaker and leadership mentor, using his sporting experiences to teach lessons on teamwork, resilience, mental toughness, and strategic execution. His insights inspire audiences to embrace challenges, foster collaboration, and achieve peak performance. Beyond cricket, Rhodes engages in social initiatives and sporting development programs, leaving a lasting impact on aspiring athletes and professionals worldwide.

Bear Grylls OBE, a global icon in survival and adventure, emerged from martial arts training to a three-year stint in the British Special Forces, honing survival skills tested against nature's challenges. Despite a paralyzing parachuting accident in Africa, Grylls rebounded, becoming one of the youngest to conquer Mount Everest. His fame skyrocketed through seven seasons of Man vs. Wild, a wildly popular Discovery Channel series reaching 1.2 billion viewers. Grylls continued his extreme adventures in Running Wild, hosting celebrities like President Obama and Julia Roberts. He's also the face of the Emmy-winning Netflix interactive show Man Vs Wild TV and related movies. An acclaimed author with over 90 books, including bestselling Mud Sweat and Tears, Grylls is involved in charity and holds honorary positions. His impactful televised adventure with Indian Prime Minister Modi set a record with 3.6 billion impressions. His life motto resonates: "courage, kindness, and never give up!"

Farheez Rafique is a career coach working across life sciences, sports, and management pathways. He supports students and early professionals in identifying career opportunities aligned to market demand and personal interests, with a focus on structured career planning and personal development.
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Geeta Phogat is a pioneering Indian wrestler who broke barriers in a male-dominated sport, becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to compete at the Olympics. Her journey to international success, including gold at the Commonwealth Games and Asian Championships, has inspired millions and was popularised by the film Dangal. A recipient of the Arjuna Award and Padma Shri, Geeta represents resilience, discipline, and the power of belief. Today, she continues to advocate for women in sports and grassroots development.
Invite Geeta Phogat to speak on: Resilience, women in leadership, high-performance mindset, overcoming barriers, and building champions.

Vikram Sathaye is a comedian, writer, and former media executive with experience across PMG, MTV, and Metalight Films. He pivoted from corporate media to full-time comedy after his viral appearance at the 2004 CEAT Cricket Awards. Vikram has performed 2,500+ live shows globally for corporate audiences, Bollywood events, and cricket platforms. His television work includes SET MAX during the World Cup and the ICC World Cup 2011 on IBN LokMat. He has authored How Sachin Destroyed My Life, created the format “Sportify – Life Lessons in Sport,” spearheaded “What The Duck” on VIU, co-founded Bawraas, and led “Think Cricket” with Harsha and Anita Bhogle. He has also worked with startups including Genepath Diagnostics and Sarva Yoga.
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Abhishek Issar is a Strategic Evangelist and senior business leader with experience across AI, MR/AR/VR, robotics, gamification, B2G partnerships, media & entertainment, sports, alternate energy, sustainability, and investments. A former Senior Vice President, he has led strategic initiatives and forged corporate and government alliances across media, entertainment, sports, and banking ecosystems. Abhishek is known for building cross-sector partnerships, advising on emerging technologies, and shaping narratives at the intersection of technology, policy, and impact. As an industry analyst, he frequently shares insights on media, sports, and digital transformation.
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T. K. Chandra Mouli is a transformational coach and facilitator with 30+ years of experience in the printing industry, alongside extensive work in life skills, social skills, communication, and public speaking training. He designs and delivers programmes focused on practical communication, helping professionals move from basic “talking” to purposeful workplace communication, using structured learning and applied practice.
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Divij Shah is an Indian para-cyclist and digital marketing professional based in Bangkok. He is a three-time silver medallist at the Asian Para-Cycling Championships (C5 category), representing India internationally. Alongside his sporting career, Divij has built a professional career in digital advertising and commercial partnerships, working with firms including AppsFlyer and InMobi. His work reflects sustained performance across high-performance sport and corporate roles.
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Somesh Kamra is a professional mixed martial artist specialising in Muay Thai, an entrepreneur, and a media personality. He began his professional journey as an MMA coach, training public figures from the business and entertainment sectors. Somesh has designed physical training programmes for the Indian Police Academy and founded Superhuman Gym in 2016, one of India’s early MMA-focused fitness facilities. His work spans athlete training, fitness entrepreneurship, and combat sports development in India.
Invite Somesh Kamra for sports leadership events, fitness and wellness conferences, youth engagement programmes, and high-performance forums.

Nisha Millet is one of India’s most accomplished swimmers and the first Indian woman to qualify for swimming at the Olympics (Sydney 2000). She was a Senior National Champion from 1994 to 2005 and won 600+ gold medals across state, national, and international meets. Nisha represented India at the World Swimming Championships in 1998 and 2004 and won medals at the Asian Age Group Championships, Afro-Asian Games, and SAF Games. Her national honours include the Arjuna Award (2000), Rajyotsava Award (2001), Indo-American Young Achiever Award (2002), and Ekalavya Award (2003).
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Abhishek Shivaram is a leadership and motivation speaker specialising in sports psychology, storytelling, and business performance.
Author of Out Of The Park and former chief podcaster for Royal Challengers Bangalore, he brings over 18 years of experience across entrepreneurship, marketing, and leadership.
Abhishek delivers keynote sessions on leadership, motivation, storytelling, and performance mindset for corporate and leadership audiences.
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Bhavik Gandhi is an endurance rower and ocean adventurer who completed a 4,500 km solo, unsupported crossing of the Atlantic Ocean, spending 106 days alone at sea. He has also completed human-powered continental crossings across Asia and Europe. His expeditions place him among a small group globally to have crossed an ocean under human power. Bhavik was voted among the Top 5 Sports Personalities of the Year by Outside Magazine.
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Hemant Jadhav is the founder of the world’s first online coaching platform for pistol shooting and co-founder of Sunshine National School. He holds ISSF “C” Coaching License and serves as an ISSF “B” Jury for rifle and pistol. With 30+ years of coaching experience, he currently trains 52 international and Indian shooters online, demonstrating scalable remote coaching models in high-performance sport. He is the author of two books, Why Do We Face Problems in Life? and The Sanctuary.
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Naveen Chandra is a media and entertainment leader with 25+ years of experience across print, radio, digital, television, and films in Indian and international markets. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of The Storytellers Fund, India’s first regional film fund structured as a SEBI Category II AIF, focused on producing films and media content in 10 Indian languages. His work spans capital raising, fund structuring, and the development of multi-language creative projects. Naveen brings experience in building media businesses and financing content at scale across formats and markets.
Invite Naveen Chandra to speak at media and entertainment conferences, content and film finance forums, investor summits, and creative industry leadership events.

Rahul Dravid is a former Indian international cricketer and World Cup–winning Indian Cricket Coach, who captained India in both Tests and ODIs. Widely respected for team leadership and preparation, he has been ranked by Wisden as the third greatest Test batsman of all time, after Don Bradman and Sachin Tendulkar. Post-retirement, Dravid has contributed extensively to player development and national coaching structures, shaping India’s next generation of cricketers.
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Chetan Shah is a cycling advocate and motivational speaker who turned to endurance cycling following multiple major medical setbacks, including brain strokes, a heart bypass with five grafts, and a knee replacement. He rides hundreds of kilometres every month and shares his recovery journey through his talk, Turn Your Life Around on Two Wheels. His sessions focus on building discipline, sustaining motivation, and rebuilding life routines after health crises, drawing on lived experience of long-term recovery and lifestyle transformation.
Invite Chetan Shah to speak at corporate wellness programmes, employee health initiatives, leadership offsites, and community wellbeing events.

Lt. Gen Balbir Singh Sandhu, a distinguished member of India’s armed forces for 39 years, held key positions in all Arms Operational environments. As an instructor at top defense institutions like the National Defence Academy and the Defence Services Staff College, he discovered his passion for speaking. His illustrious career includes prestigious appointments, participation in national and international polo events, and leadership roles, such as Director General of Information Technology and Director General of Supplies & Transport in the Indian Army. Decorated with honors like the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal, and Army Commanders Commendation Card, Lt. Gen Sandhu, post-superannuation completed PhD, thesis was ‘ peace, security and economic development of India’s Northeast with reference to BIMSTEC and is a visiting faculty at IIM Rohtak.

Ajeet Bajaj is an adventure and leadership speaker specialising in resilience, exploration, and peak performance.
Managing Director of Snow Leopard Adventures and the first Indian to complete the Polar Trilogy, with over 30 years of experience in global adventure sports.
Ajeet delivers keynote sessions on leadership, resilience, and overcoming extreme challenges for corporate and leadership audiences.
Invite Ajeet Bajaj for conferences, leadership summits, and corporate events in India.

Viswanathan Anand, India’s first chess Grandmaster, is a five-time World Chess Champion and one of the most respected figures in global chess. Renowned for his speed, strategic depth, and versatility across classical, rapid, and blitz formats, Anand has played a central role in popularising chess in India. A recipient of the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri, he continues to mentor young talent and promote chess education. His disciplined approach to preparation, decision-making, and performance has made him a role model beyond sport.
Invite Viswanathan Anand to speak on strategic thinking, decision-making under pressure, mental resilience, and elite performance.

Anil Kumble is a cricket legend and leadership speaker specialising in discipline, resilience, and performance excellence.
He is one of India’s most successful international cricketers and has served as national team captain and head coach, bringing strategic leadership to elite performance environments.
Anil delivers keynote sessions on leadership under pressure, building high-performance teams, discipline in execution, and long-term excellence for corporate and leadership audiences.
Invite Anil Kumble for leadership conferences, corporate offsites, high-performance summits, and executive leadership forums.

Anita Bhogle is a bestselling author, leadership speaker, and co-founder of Prosearch Consultants. An alumna of IIT Bombay and IIM Ahmedabad, she previously led account planning at FCB-Ulka before moving into sports-based leadership consulting. Her book Equal, Yet Different is a practical guide for women’s career growth in India. Along with Harsha Bhogle, she runs The Winning Way, translating lessons from sport into leadership and teamwork for managers.
Invite Anita Bhogle to speak on: Leadership through sport, women’s career growth, high-performance teams, and building winning cultures.

Saina Nehwal is an Olympic medallist and high-performance athlete specialising in elite performance, resilience, and competitive mindset.
She is India’s first Olympic medallist in badminton and a former world number one, with multiple international titles across BWF tournaments.
Saina delivers keynote sessions on high-performance mindset, discipline, handling pressure, and women in sport for corporate, academic, and leadership audiences.
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Devika Malik is a para-athlete and inclusion advocate specialising in resilience, disability inclusion, and purpose-driven leadership.
She is an international para-athlete, TEDx speaker, and co-founder of the Wheeling Happiness Foundation, which provides assistive devices to persons with disabilities, and a recipient of multiple national and international recognitions.
Devika delivers keynote sessions on overcoming adversity, inclusive leadership, mental resilience, and building purpose-led social initiatives for corporate, academic, and leadership audiences.
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Manika Batra is one of India’s most accomplished table tennis players and a trailblazer for women in the sport. A Commonwealth Games gold medallist and two-time Olympian, she made history at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics by becoming the first Indian woman to reach the Round of 32 in Olympic singles. Her international breakthrough came at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, where she won four medals, including two golds. Earlier, she claimed three gold medals at the 2016 South Asian Games and made her Olympic debut at Rio 2016. Known for her aggressive playing style and mental resilience, Manika continues to push Indian table tennis onto the global stage, aspiring to elevate the sport nationally.
Invite Manika Batra to speak on high-performance mindset, resilience in elite sport, and breaking barriers for women in athletics.

Vijender Singh is an Olympic medallist and professional boxer specialising in resilience, discipline, and high-performance mindset.
He is India’s first Olympic boxing medallist and a professional world champion in regional boxing titles, and a recipient of India’s highest sporting honours.
Vijender delivers keynote sessions on discipline in training, overcoming adversity, performing under pressure, and competitive mindset for corporate and academic audiences.
Invite Vijender Singh for leadership conferences, youth motivation events, sports leadership forums, and high-performance summits.

Leander Paes is an Olympic medallist and tennis legend specialising in high-performance mindset, resilience, and sustained excellence.
He is one of India’s most decorated tennis players with a multi-decade international career and numerous Grand Slam titles in doubles and mixed doubles.
Leander delivers keynote sessions on resilience in elite sport, teamwork in high-performance partnerships, discipline in preparation, and sustaining excellence over long careers for corporate and leadership audiences.
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Harbhajan Singh is a World Cup–winning cricketer and leadership speaker specialising in resilience, discipline, and competitive mindset.
He is one of India’s most successful international off-spin bowlers and a key contributor to India’s victories in global tournaments.
Harbhajan delivers keynote sessions on resilience in elite sport, handling pressure, building competitive edge, and sustaining performance in high-stakes environments for corporate and leadership audiences.
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Shikhar Dhawan is a former international cricketer and leadership speaker specialising in high-performance mindset, consistency, and team leadership.
He is a former opening batsman for the Indian national cricket team and has been a leading run-scorer across international cricket and the Indian Premier League.
Shikhar delivers keynote sessions on performance under pressure, building winning habits, discipline in preparation, and leadership in competitive teams for corporate and leadership audiences.
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Krishna Kumar is a leadership and executive coaching practitioner in Asia with a career spanning 30 years. A Master Coach and Trainer, he has coached executives, entrepreneurs, and CEOs across organisations in India and international markets. He has been a keynote speaker at international forums including the World Business and Executive Coaching Summit and Desafío Coaching, and serves as visiting faculty at IIM Bangalore. His work focuses on leadership development, executive effectiveness, and coaching-led organisational transformation.
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