Indian Athletes Who Joined Politics

Vinesh Phogat - After the Paris Olympics 2024 heartbreak, Vinesh Phogat joined the Congress party. She has been fielded from the Julana seat for the upcoming Haryana Assembly polls 2024.

Bajrang Punia - Renowned wrestler Bajrang Punia also joined Congress alongside Vinesh Phogat ahead of Haryana Assembly polls 2024.

Ravindra Jadeja - The Indian all-rounder joined BJP. His wife, Rivaba Jadeja is a BJP Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Jamnagar, everyone got to know when they shared photos with BJP membership cards.

Gautam Gambhir - Indian cricket head coach and former batter joined BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in 2019. He was the MP of the East Delhi constituency from 2019-2024.

Harbhajan Singh - Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh joined Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in 2022 and took oath as Rajya Sabha MP the same year.

Mohammed Azharuddin - Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin joined Congress in 2009 and won Moradabad Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh the same year.

Babita Phogat - Former wrestler and Vinesh Phogats's cousin Babita Phogat is a member of BJP.