Sports Person Famous Names

Is a Russian sumo wrestler. He began his professional career in January 2007 and made the top divisi

Is a Russian sumo wrestler. He began his professional career in January 2007 and made the top division in a record eleven tournaments. The highest rank he has reached is sekiwake. He has been runner-up in two tournament and earned two sansho or special pr

Is a professional female tennis player from Spain. She turned pro in 2000.On September 27, 2004, Par

Is a professional female tennis player from Spain. She turned pro in 2000.On September 27, 2004, Parra Santonja reached her career-high singles ranking: World No. 52.

Is a Dutch female tennis player. In 2008 she won the Australian Open for juniors, defeating Jessica

Is a Dutch female tennis player. In 2008 she won the Australian Open for juniors, defeating Jessica Moore from Australia. Because of this win she went from 35th to 2nd place on the junior tennis list. Rus was given a wildcard for the 2008 Ordina Open, where she was defeated in the first round by Mariya Koryttseva 4-6, 4-6.

Is an Armenian football defender/midfielder, currently with Ukrainian Premier League club Metalurh D

Is an Armenian football defender/midfielder, currently with Ukrainian Premier League club Metalurh Donetsk. He is also a member of the Armenia national team, participated in 22 international matches and scored 1 goal since his debut in away friendly match against Kuwait on March 18, 2005.

Is a female hammer thrower from Cuba. She set a personal best throw of 71.14 metres in June 2007 in

Is a female hammer thrower from Cuba. She set a personal best throw of 71.14 metres in June 2007 in Warsaw. This personal best stood for two years until she significantly improved upon it with a throw of 71.72 m at the Barrientos Memorial in Cuba.

Real name Arase Hideo was a sumo wrestler from Ino, Agawa District, Kochi Prefecture, Japan. An ama

Real name Arase Hideo was a sumo wrestler from Ino, Agawa District, Kochi Prefecture, Japan. An amateur sumo champion at Nihon University, he made his professional debut in 1972. He once wore a cream-coloured mawashi, or belt, in a tournament, the only w

Is a football player who is currently a free agent and a Mauritius national football team midfielder

Is a football player who is currently a free agent and a Mauritius national football team midfielder. He is featured on the Mauritian national team in the official 2010 FIFA World Cup video game.

A Swedish footballer of Iranian origin currently playing for IFK Mariehamn in the Finnish Premier Di

A Swedish footballer of Iranian origin currently playing for IFK Mariehamn in the Finnish Premier Division. He usually plays as a midfielder.Bayat has made an impressive career in Swedish second tier football with Västra Frölunda IF and GIF Sundsvall. GIF took the step up to the Swedish top flight, Allsvenskan at the end of the 2007 season. Bayat, who used to be a first team regular, didn't feature in the manager's plans anymore, so on August 17, 2008 it was announced that Bayat would join IFK Mariehamn for the remainder of the 2008 season on a loan.

An Iranian football player, who currently joined IPL giants Esteghlal F.C.Having just moved to PAS T

An Iranian football player, who currently joined IPL giants Esteghlal F.C.Having just moved to PAS Tehran F.C. in the IPL, he helped the club to finish second in the IPL 2002/03 season. He continued with PAS Tehran F.C. for the next seasons and became a fixed starter. He was one of club's main players in AFC Champions League 2005.Shortly before the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Borhani signed for the UAE League, Al Nasr S.C. On January 21, 2007 Borhani signed back with his former team PAS Tehran F.C. after being sacked by Al Nasr S.C. due to unforeseen circumstances. Since signing back with PAS Tehran F.C., within a period of 5 months, he has scored only twice, which has put him through the most difficult time in his career.

Is a Indian-Japanese football player, who currently plays attacking midfielder for Pune FC in the I-

Is a Indian-Japanese football player, who currently plays attacking midfielder for Pune FC in the I-League. After graduating from high school, he joined Albirex Niigata FC (Singapore) of Singapore's S.League. He has played in India since he played in Jap

A Japanese football defender currently playing for J1 team Shimizu S-Pulse.Kodama made his J. League

A Japanese football defender currently playing for J1 team Shimizu S-Pulse.Kodama made his J. League debut for Gamba Osaka against Kashiwa Reysol on 10 May 2003. Despite making several appearances for Japan at youth level, he has so far been unable to break into the full national team.

Arati was initiated in swimming at the early age of four, and her talent was spotted by Sachin Nag.

Arati was initiated in swimming at the early age of four, and her talent was spotted by Sachin Nag. From 1945 to 1951 she won 22 State competitions including an all-India record in 1949. She took part in the Helsinki Olympics in 1952 along with Dolly Nazir.Arati was initiated in swimming at the early age of four, and her talent was spotted by Sachin Nag. From 1945 to 1951 she won 22 State competitions including an all-India record in 1949. She took part in the Helsinki Olympics in 1952 along with Dolly Nazir.

Is a former Test and One Day International cricketer who represented India. She is a left-hand batsm

Is a former Test and One Day International cricketer who represented India. She is a left-hand batsman and bowls left-arm fast medium. She has played three Tests and six ODIs for India.

At the international clay tournament of Istanbul (Turkey) Rezaï reached the final by beating Americ

At the international clay tournament of Istanbul (Turkey) Rezaï reached the final by beating American World No. 29 Venus Williams in the 2nd round (6–4, 6–4) and Russian World No. 2 Maria Sharapova in the semi-final (6–2, 6–4). In the final she lost to Russian Elena Dementieva due to retiring, trailing 6–7(5) 0–3. In spite of her good performance in the international clay tournament

Is a former Japanese football player. He has played for Japan national team.

Is a former Japanese football player. He has played for Japan national team.

Is a football player from Azerbaijan who plays for Neftchi Baku.

Is a football player from Azerbaijan who plays for Neftchi Baku.

An Iraqi-Swedish football player who currently plays for Al-Wahda in Syria.

An Iraqi-Swedish football player who currently plays for Al-Wahda in Syria.

Is a professional footballer from Uganda. He currently playes for Nakhon Pathom in the Thailand Prem

Is a professional footballer from Uganda. He currently playes for Nakhon Pathom in the Thailand Premier League.

Is an Albanian football player. The defender currently plays for KS Bylis Ballsh.

Is an Albanian football player. The defender currently plays for KS Bylis Ballsh.

Was a first-class cricketer who played 82 matches for Somerset County Cricket Club between 1891 and

Was a first-class cricketer who played 82 matches for Somerset County Cricket Club between 1891 and 1907. He also played for a number of representative teams and for Oxford University, and played second-class cricket for Norfolk County Cricket Club from 1

A Scottish former footballer, most famous for a goal he scored against the Netherlands in the 1978 F

A Scottish former footballer, most famous for a goal he scored against the Netherlands in the 1978 FIFA World Cup. The goal is so famous that it overshadows a successful career in which he won three English league titles and captained his national side.Gemmill’s early career at St Mirren was ruined by a succession of injuries, not least a broken ankle in early 1966. He was sent on to replace Jim Clunie on August 13, 1966 in a Scottish League Cup tie at Shawfield to become the first tactical substitute in Scottish football history.[1] Gemmill was sold for £13,000 to Preston North End, where he came to the attention of Brian Clough, the manager of Derby County.

Was the first captain of Aston Villa to lift the FA Cup, in 1887. He was one of Victorian football's

Was the first captain of Aston Villa to lift the FA Cup, in 1887. He was one of Victorian football's first household names. Hunter played at Third Lanark, Ayr Thistle, and Aston Villa (August 1878). His Aston Villa career began 10 years before the commencement of the first Football League season.

Was a Scottish footballer who played as a centre forward. He is best remembered for his time with Mo

Was a Scottish footballer who played as a centre forward. He is best remembered for his time with Motherwell, his goals helping the side to their first victories in both the Scottish Cup and Scottish League Cup. Kelly joined Hearts from Arthurlie in 1942 and soon became a regular fixture in their wartime competition line-ups. Predominantly a centre forward, although occasionally deployed at outside left, he was a powerful, combative player, renowned for his bravery.

Is a Scottish football manager and former player, and is now an assistant manager of Motherwell FC.

Is a Scottish football manager and former player, and is now an assistant manager of Motherwell FC. His most recent job prior to Motherwell was working as a coach at Blackburn Rovers until their new manager terminated his contract. Knox was previously manager of the Scotland U-21 national team but left in late August 2007 to take up a new role at Bolton Wanderers but was sacked after the 2007–08 season finished. Knox's first managerial role came in a player-manager capacity when he returned to first club Forfar in 1976, spending four years in the dual role.

Was a former Scottish footballer. He played with Rangers, Blackburn Rovers and Hamilton Academical.

Was a former Scottish footballer. He played with Rangers, Blackburn Rovers and Hamilton Academical. Kyle joined Rangers from Parkhead in 1904. He was one of a number of Roman Catholic players at the club during the late 1900s. He left Rangers 1908 to move to England with Blackburn Rovers and later Bradford Park Avenue before a brief stint in Northern Ireland at Linfield. Kyle returned to Scotland and played with Clyde, St. Mirren and Hamilton Academical.