Name the professional athletes you respect the most and why.
- Muhammad Ali: One of the finest athletes and arguably the greatest boxer of all time. He was a crowd puller on and off the boxing ring. A great professional indeed.
- Jesse Owens: A great athlete who defied the odds, colour, and creed to win 4 gold medals in track and field at the 1936 Berlin Olympics in front of Adolf Hitler. What a fighter he was.
- Steffi Graf: A great tennis player who redefined tennis with her sublime forehand. Her athleticism was the hallmark of her great play and dominance.
- Mohd Shahid: One of India’s greatest hockey players. His stickwork, speed, and dribbling were phenomenal. He was a treat to watch and a great servant of Indian sport. He passed away into the ages a few years ago.
- Usain Bolt: an unbelievable athlete and probably the best over the short runs ( 100m and 200m ). His record would be a mighty challenge to break. A great, great athlete.
- Lionel Messi: An exceptional football player who history will never forget. He fought hard in his formative years, including a major health concern. His skills and ability to score are yet top-notch.
- Cristiano Ronaldo: Another footballer with grit written all over him. He too survived the odds and endured a great deal of pain to become one of the greatest football players of all time. He is still scoring goals, and despite his age, he hasn’t slowed down.
- Mohd Siraj: India’s indefatigable fast bowler. Coming from a very humble background and extremely trying circumstances, Siraj, with his unflinching devotion, has made it big in cricket. He has put his body on the line to bowl for India and was instrumental in India drawing the test series in England.
- Roger Federer: A talent so sublime. A tennis great who showed the world how to harness talent and make it big. Gifted with great skill, Federer was an amazing talent, difficult to find again.
- Mo Salah: The magician from Nagrig, a small town in Egypt. A man who has become a legend with his footballing exploits for Liverpool in particular. His agility on the field, control on the ball, and the ability to score at will make Salah such a great player.
There are several other notable players, such as Novak Djokovic, Stefan Edberg, Michael Jordan, Viv Richards, Kapil Dev, Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, and Pelé, who also deserve to be included in this list.
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