As the world ushered in the New Year 2026 with fireworks and hope, prominent figures from the sports world also joined in the celebrations. Sports personalities worldwide surprised their fans with glimpses into their personal lives through New Year photos. ICC chairman Jay Shah wished for a “boundary-filled year” in a cricket-themed message, emphasizing the importance of dreams scoring big in 2026.
FIFA marked the occasion with a video, declaring it as “The year of the FIFA World Cup 2026.” Indian cricket star Virat Kohli shared a heartfelt post, featuring a picture with his wife, Anushka Sharma, as they stepped into 2026 together. Meanwhile, former Indian captain MS Dhoni celebrated with his family, with his wife, Sakshi, extending New Year greetings to all.
Team India’s head coach, Gautam Gambhir, welcomed 2026 alongside his family in London, expressing his well wishes to everyone. IOC President Kirsty Coventry shared warm wishes through a video, highlighting the upcoming major events of 2026 and wishing for a joyful and successful year, especially with the Olympics on the horizon.
Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo posted a picture with the Al-Nassr team, affirming that they are on the right path and are clear about their goals for 2026. Chess grandmaster Anish Giri also extended New Year greetings, emphasizing gratitude for the past year and hope for the future. Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh inspired people to believe in themselves, strive for personal growth, and remain resilient during challenges, while expressing gratitude for life’s blessings.
