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5 Passionate Sportspersons
Every sport has its legends in the world. They have been the pride of their nation. Their
owe-inspiring performances have been etched in the history books for everyone to see.
Pictures and descriptions of some outstanding sportspersons who have achieved
great fame are given below. Recognise them and write their names.
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He is known as the Wizard Got woman of the year First man to win 20 Grand
of Hockey, the legend was award in 2017 in Indian Slam Singles titles.
honoured by Austrian Sports Honours.
citizens in Vienna.
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A former American The greatest Jamaican
Olympic Boxing champion basketball player and sprinter, the youngest gold
of USA and World Heavy business man widely known medalist in 2002, World
Weight Champion. as one of the greatest Junior Championship and
basketball players of his three time olympic gold
generation. medalist.
Clue Corner 7 A school boy from Chennai who
crossed six major waterways in a
a) Michael Jordan b) Roger Federer
calendar year and entered the
c) Usain Bolt d) Major Dhyan Chand
Guinness Book of World Records.
e) Kutraleeswaran f) P. V. Sindhu
g) Muhammad Ali
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