National Sports Day: TV actors who played Sports-persons on screen!

In a country where cricket plays a predominant role as far as sports is concerned, we have various athletes emerging from different sports inspiring the youth. Badminton player PV Sindhu recently became India’s first World Champion after bagging a gold medal at BWF World Championship and Mary Kom is named the Best Asian Female Athlete at the ‘Awards for Asia’ ceremony. 

Today we celebrate the greatness of all the athletes on the occasion of National Sports Day which is celebrated in the honor of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, who was born on 29th August. 

On the occasion of National Sports Day, we bring to you some of the iconic sport characters from the Indian Television shows. Have a look

1. Meri Durga- Durga

Durga is a young, aspiring runner, who shares a beautiful and unconditional bond with her father. Durga’s father, who is a peon in a school have huge expectations from her as far as academics is concerned but Durga on the other hand is keen on being a runner.

2. Tamanna: Dharaa

 Dharaa is a female cricketer who loves cricket and fights to fulfill her dream in a male dominant sport. The story depicts various struggles she encounters whilst fulfilling her dream.

3. Selection Day: Radha and Manju

Radha and Manju,both the aspiring cricketers are trained by their father to become to next great pair of the Indian batting line-up. Yash Dholye and Mohammad Samad play the respective characters. The two brothers, after facing their village and local bowlers, moves to Mumbai in a hope of getting selected in the domestic team.

4. Swim Team- Rewa Mathur

Rewa Mathur is a young, aspiring female swimmer who fights against the odds to fulfill her dream against her Mother’s wish. Her father, who was a swimmer himself, committed suicide due to the issues relating to the lack of fame. Rewa trains hard with the entire swim team to qualify for the 2016 Summer Olympics. 

5. Kundali Bhagya: Karan Luthra

Karan Luthra is a cricketer and the character is portrayed by Dheeraj Dhoopar. He has a huge celebrity status and charm and is managed by his elder brother, Rishabh Luthra.