As the world welcomed the New Year 2026 amid fireworks, celebrations, and renewed hope, leading figures from the global sports fraternity joined in to mark the occasion, sharing messages of love, gratitude, and motivation.
Sports icons worldwide surprised their fans with New Year celebration photos, offering glimpses into their personal lives.
Cricket Wishes
ICC chairman Jay Shah shared a cricket-themed message, wishing everyone a “boundary-filled year” and expressing hope that dreams score big in 2026.
FIFA Celebrations
FIFA also posted a video marking the New Year, stating, “The year of the FIFA World Cup 2026.”
Virat Kohli’s Heartfelt Post
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli shared a heartfelt post featuring a picture with his wife, Anushka Sharma. He wrote, “Stepping into 2026 with the light of my life.”
MS Dhoni’s Family Celebration
Former Indian captain MS Dhoni celebrated with his family. His wife, Sakshi, posted a picture of the celebration, saying, “Happy New Year to all.”
Gautam Gambhir’s New Year
Team India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir entered 2026 with his family in London, writing, “Entering 2026 hand in hand with my favourites! Happy New Year to all.”
Kirsty Coventry’s Olympic Wishes
IOC President Kirsty Coventry extended her warm wishes with a video highlighting the major events scheduled for 2026. She wished everyone a joyful and successful year ahead of the Olympics.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Motivation
Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo shared a picture of the Al-Nassr team, stating, “We are on the right path and we know what we need to do in 2026.”
Anish Giri’s Gratitude
Chess grandmaster Anish Giri also wished everyone a Happy New Year, describing the midnight moment as a time for gratitude and hope, acknowledging everything the past year offered and the optimism for the future.
Yuvraj Singh’s Inspiring Message
Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh shared an inspiring message, urging people to never stop believing in themselves. He emphasized the importance of striving to be the best version of oneself and staying strong during tough times, while also being thankful for the people and experiences in his life.