The American born golfer is currently the world no.1 in the Official Golf World Ranking. He claimed the 1^st position in the world rankings with his win at the 2017 Genesis Open in the month of February. Johnson is the first golfer to ever win the world golf championships grand slam, similar to the tennis grand slam titles.

Jordan Spieth

Chasing down Johnson is another American golfer, Jordan Spieth. Spieth is the former world number one of the Official Golf World Ranking. He has many major titles to his name and another achievement to his name is the 2015 FedEx Cup, which is a series of four golf tournaments which determines the season champion for the U.S. based PGA Tour.

Jon Rahm

The only non-American in the top 3 of the golf world ranking is the European, Jon Rahm. Only 23 years old, the Spanish golfer is also chasing Johnson along with Spieth. The young star was already the world number one golfer for record 60 weeks in the World Amateur Golf Ranking. The Spaniard has shown he’s at the forefront of golf’s youth revolution.

Justin Thomas

Also on the rise is another American golfer, Justin Thomas. Thomas, who plays in the PGA Tour is only 24 years old. Year 2017 is considered to be his breakout year, in which he won four PGA Tour events including the 2017 FedEx Cup championship.

Hideki Matsuyama

The only Asian golfer in the top 10 world golf ranking is Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama. Matsuyama, is an amateur champion with championship titles of the year 2010 and 2011. The young golfer is a five time PGA Tour winner and also has eight Japan Golf Tour titles to his name.

Justin Rose

Justin Peter Rose, born in Johannesburg, South Africa, the veteran golfer has the nationality of England. He plays majority of his golf on the PGA Tour and the European Tour. Rose doesn’t have many titles to his name but his consistent performance has kept the golfer at the 6^th place in the Official World Golf Ranking.

Rickie Fowler

Another top notch American golfer is 29 years old, Rick Yutaka Fowler. Fowler was the world number one in the amateur golfer world ranking for 37 weeks in the years 2007 and 2008. He has to his name the U.S. Open (2014) 2^nd position and also a similar position in the Open Championship of 2014.

Brooks Koepka

On the 8^th rank in the Official Golf World Ranking is American professional golfer, Brooks Koepka. Koepka, unlike other amateur American golfer started his golfing career in the European region and not in America’s PGA Tour.

Henrik Stenson

Henrik Olof Stenson is another one of the few non-American golfers in the top 10 ranking of the world’s best golfers. The Swedish professional golfer plays both in the American PGA Tour as well as in the European Tour. Apart from many major titles to his name, the 41 year old is one of the best to come out of Sweden.

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Nikola Karabatic

Nikola is a French handball player who plays for the Paris Saint-Germain handball club and the French national team. He has 2 Olympic golds to his name along with 4 World Cup golds and 3 European Championship golds. Nikola Karabatic was awarded the most valuable player award at the 2017 Men’s Handball Championship. With a record 3 times the IHF World Player of the Year to his name, Nikola is regarded as one of the greatest players in handball history.

Cristina Neagu

Romanian, Cristina Georgiana Neagu, is considered by many to be the best in the world and the female handball player has won 3 times the IHF World Player of the Yearwhich is equal to her counterpart, Nikola Karabatic. Neagu has played 3 finals of the Champions League and has been named in the All-star team of the European Championship for 3 times.

Mikkel Hansen

Mikkel Hansen is another Paris Saint-Germain player who is one of the best in the world. The Danish international player has been named the IHF World Player of the Year 2 times in 2011 and 2015, respectively. He led the Denmark national handball team to a win in the 2016 Summer Olympics and was awarded the most valuable player award at competition held in Brazil.

Eduarda Amorim

Eduarda Idalina “Duda” Amorim Taleska is a Brazilian handball player who plays at the left back position both for her Hungarian club Gyori Audi ETO KC and the Brazilian national team. In the year 2014, she was voted as the World Handball Player of the Year by the International Handball Federation.

Bjarte Myrhol

Myrhol is a Norwegian handballer for Skjern and the Norwegian national team. Bjarte Hakon Myrhol is also the captain of the Norwegian national team. Under his leadership the national handball team of Norway went to the finals of the 2017 World Men’s handball tournament. He was named in the all-star team of the same tournament as a player who plays the pivot position.

Uwe Gensheimer

The only German on the list, although the German team is in the 1^st position of the world rankings is another Paris Saint-Germain handballer Uwe Gensheimer. Gensheimer was a key player who led the Germans to win a bronze medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics. He was an exceptional talent since his youth giving him many titles at a very young age.

Nedim Remili

Nedim Remili, another French handball player who plays for the club Paris Saint-Germain is a handball talent with a bright future ahead of him. In 2017, he was named the right back of the World Men’s Handball Championship’s all-star team over many others. He is already a World Champion and was named by Handball-Planet among the best 8 handball players of the year 2017.

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Chang Jung Lin

Currently ranked as the number 1 male pool player by the World Pool-Billiard Association is Taiwanese pool player, Chang Jung Lin. He first became the 8-ball pool world champion in 2012 and later won a silver at the 2013 world games.

Carlo Biado

Ranked on the 2^nd place by the World Pool-Billiard Association is Carlo Biado. The Philippine pool player won a gold medal at the 2017 world games and is currently the world champion in the discipline 9-Ball.

Ko Pin-Yi

Another Taiwanese pool player is ranked 3^rd in the world by the World Pool-Billiard Association. He became a world champion in the disciplines 10-ball and 9-ball in the year 2015 making the Taiwan international dominate in many worldwide tournaments.

Chen Siming

Ranked as the number 1 female pool player by the World Pool-Billiard Association is the Chinese pool player Chen Siming. Siming won a gold medal at the 2017 world games and has many more achievements to her name.

Jayson Shaw

The only pool player rooting from the Great Britain is Scottish pool player, Jayson Shaw. Shaw is ranked 4^th among the male pool players by the World Pool-Billiard Association. He first became a world champion in the year 2010 in the discipline blackball.

Albin Ouschan

AlbinOuschan Junior is an Austrian born pool player who is ranked 5^th among the male pool players by the World Pool-Billiard. Ouschan became a world champion in the year 2016 in the discipline 9-ball and also European champion.

Ko Ping Chung

A young and talented Taiwanese pool player, Ko Ping-Chung, is ranked 7^th among the male pool players by the World Pool-Billiard Association. Ko Ping Chung only has a few junior world titles but his consistent performances at many tournaments since his debut to the international realm have landed him in such a high ranked place.

Cheng Yu-Hsuan

Cheng Yu-Hsuan is another Taiwanese pool player placed at the 8^th position by the World Pool-Billiard Association in the list of world’s best male pool players. At every 1^stworld cup appearance in 2013, he reached the final round in the discipline of 9-ball world cup. Since then there have been ups and downs in his career. He has the 2015 US Open 9 Ball to his name and has been part of many nail biting finals.

Liu Shasha

Ranked 2^nd among the females by the World Pool-Billiard Association is Chinese pool player, Liu Shasha. Shashabecame a world champion in the 9-ball discipline in the year 2009 and later in years 2014 and 2015. Liu Shasha, at the age of 16, became the world champion in 2009 by beating Karen Corr in the 9-ball world championship. Since then, it has been winning ways for the exceptionally gifted pool player.

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Roger Federer

He is a Swiss professional tennis player who is ranked second in men’s singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals. He was the first player to gain the 1^st position for 237 consecutive days.

Sachin Tendulkar

He is a former Indian cricket player and a former captain of the team. He is considered one of the greatest players in India. He started playing at the age of 11 years and played his first match in 1989 against Pakistan.

MuhammadAli

He was an American professional boxer and activist. He is considered as the most significant sports figure of 20^thcentury. He was very inspiring, though controversial, in his life.

Lionel Messi

He is an Argentine professional football player who plays forward for Barcelona and Argentina national team. He has 4 Ballon d’Or awards. His annual income is $80 million.

Sir Alex Ferguson

He is a Scottish former football player and manager of Manchester United. He managed Manchester United for about 27 years. He is considered as the most successful manager of all times.

Michael Jordan

He is also known as MJ and is an American retired basketball player, businessman, and principal owner and chairman of the Charlotte Hornets of NBA.

Sir Don Bradman

He was an Australian cricketer who was widely known for his batsman skills. He was also referred to as ‘The Don’. His test batting average is 99.94 which isconsidered as the greatest achievement by any sportsman.

Usain Bolt

Usain St Leo Bolt is a retired Jamaican sprinter. He was the first person to set the 100 meters’ and 200 meters’ world record. He was born in 1986 and ended his career in 2017.

Garry Kasparov

He is a Russian former chess player, writer and political activist. He was born in 1963 and retired in 2005. He was also a part of the movie named Game Over- Kasparov and the Machine.

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Pro A is the best basketball team in France. It was founded 97 years ago in 1921. They have won many cups like the French Cup, the Leaders Cup, the Match des Champions, the Euro Cup, the FIBA Champions League, the FIBA Europe Cup and many more.

CBA (Chinese Basketball Association)

It is the first ever basketball league in China, and is regarded as the pre-eminent professional men’s basketball league in Asia. Few CBA players are Stephon Marbury, Michael Beasley, Jimmer Fredette, J.R. Smith and many more who were former NBA players.

Turkish Basketball League

Turkish Basketball League is the top level professional basketball league in Turkey. It was founded about 52 years ago in 1966. They won many cups like the Turkish Cup, the Presidential Cup, the Euro League, the Euro Cup, theChampions League, the FIBA Euro Cup and many more.

Lega Basket Serie A

It is abbreviated as LBA which was founded about 98 years ago in 1920. It’s an Italian basketball league. They have won many cups like Coppa Italia, Supercoppa, Euroleague, Euro cup, Basketball Champions League and many more.

LiganacionalDe Basquet

It is also known as LNB and means National Basketball League in English. It was founded about 32 years ago in 1985.

Heba A1

It’s a Greek basketball league which was originally known as Panhellenic basketball championship. It was founded in 1927 about 91 years ago. They won many cups like the Greek Cup, theEuroleague, the Champions League and many more.

Liga ACB

It is also known as LigaEndesa. It is the top basketball league of Spanish basketball system. It consists of 18 teams with two other lowest placed teams. They have won many cups like the Euro League, the Euro Cup, the Champions League and many more.

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Brazil

It is governed by ConfederaçãoBrassileira de Voleibol (Brazilian Volleyball Confederation). They have won three gold medals at Olympics, three World Championships and nine World Leagues. It is the first team on FIVB world rankings. It is also known as ‘The Dream Team’.

Poland

Poland’s Team is controlled by PolskiZwiazekPilkiSiatkowej. It is one of the strongest team in the world. It has won many cups like the Olympics, World Championship, World Cup, World League, European Championship and many more.

Russia

The team is governed by the Russian volleyball federation and has won many cups like Olympic Games, two World Cups, World Championship, World Grand Champions’ Cup, World League and many more.

Italy

This team was the number one team and dominated all the international teams during 1990s and 2000s. They have won many cups like the cup for Summer Olympics, World Championship, World Cup, European Championship and many more.

USA

The US team represents international competitions and friendly matches. It is governed by USA volleyball. They have won 5 Olympic Cups, 2 World Championships, 3 World Cups, 6 World Leagues, one World Grand Champions’ Cup and many more.

Argentina

It is controlled by the Argentine volleyball federation. They made their debut at South American championship at Rio de Janeiro in 1951. They have won many championships like the Olympics, World Championship, America’s Cup, Pan American Games, and many more.

Germany

The team is governed by DVV (deutscher volleyball verband). They have won many championships like Summer Olympics, World Championship, World Cup, European Championship and many more.

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Japan

It is the national team representing Japan. They have won many medals and championship cups for World Baseball Classic, Olympic Games, World Cup, Intercontinental Cup, Asian Games and many more.

Canada

It is governed by COPABE and their manager is Ernie Whitt. They have won many medals at World Baseball Games, Olympic Games, World Cup, Intercontinental Cup and many more.

USA

This team plays from the Unites States at an international level. It is governed by the COPABE and its manager is Jim Leyland. They have won many medals at World Baseball Classic, Olympic Games, World Cup, Intercontinental Cup and many more.

Australia

They are ranked amongst top teams in the Oceanic. They are managed by Jon Deeble and have won many championships like World Baseball Classic, Olympic Games, World Cup, Intercontinental Cup and many more.

Venezuela

The Venezuela team is currently ranked as sixth position in International Baseball Federation. They are governed by COPABE and managed by Omar Vizquel. They have won many cups like World Cup, Intercontinental Cup, Pan American Games and many more.

Chinese

It is the national team of the People’s Republic of China. Their manager is John McLaren. It is governed by Baseball Federation of Asia. They have won many medals for World Baseball Classic.

South Korea

This team represents itself in international association football and is controlled by Korea Football Association. Their head coach is Shin Tae-Yueng, and they have won many championships like World Cup, Asian Cup, CONCACAF Gold Cup and many more.

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Cliff Jumping

It is also known as tombstoning which is a very competitive and extremely dangerous sport. It can be dangerous as many people die or hurt themselves while diving into the water without knowing the depth of it. The most amazing cliff jumping experiences can be had in Hawaii, Jamaica, Australia and Switzerland.

White-Water Rafting

This is a very famous water sport amongst all age groups. There are many dangers associated with this sport as people might drown, die or injure themselves. Regardless, this is one adrenaline-pumping sport one must try.

Surfing

Surfing is another water sport that is popular amongst youngsters. In this sport, people enjoy the tall, powerful waves which can be 1-3 times taller than their height. There are many dangers like drowning, rocks, and the deadliest sharks.

Scuba Diving

If you want to enjoy the underwater, the life that goes around there, and the flora and fauna, then this is the best sport for you. This is the most beautiful sport that one can try. Dangers like equipment failure and deadly animals exist. One should be well familiar with the waters.

Kayaking

This is a very fun and easy sport where one can paddle the boat himself. It is easy and breezy to try this sport in flat waters, but one should be well rehearsed and physically fit.

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Cristiano Ronaldo

He is a Portuguese professional football player who plays forward for Real Madrid and the Portugal National Team.  He is 32 years old and has won five Ballon d’Or awards. He annually earns $93 million.

LeBron James

James is an American professional basketball player for Cleveland Cavaliers of NBA (National Basketball Association). He has won three NBA championships and 4 NBA Most Valuable Player awards, 3 NBA Finals MVP awards, 2 Olympic Gold medals, and much more. He annually earns $86 million.

Lionel Messi

Messi is an Argentine professional football player who plays forward for Barcelona and Argentina National Team. He has four Ballon d’Or awards. His annual income is $80 million.

Roger Federer

He is a Swiss professional tennis player who is ranked No. 2 in men’s singles by ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals). His annual income is $64 million.

Kevin Durant

Kevin Wayne Durant is an American professional basketball player for Golden State Warriors of NBA (National Basketball Association). His annual income is $60.6 million.

Andrew Luck

Andrew Austen Luck is an American football quarterback player who plays for Indianapolis Colts of NFL (National Football League). His annual income is $50 million.

Stephen Curry

Wardell Stephen Curry II is an American basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of NBA (National Basketball Association). His annual income is $47.3 million.

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Vijender Singh

Vijender Singh Beniwal is an amateur boxer turned professional. Before turning into a professional boxer, Vijender Singh won a silver medal at the Asian Games of 2006 and a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics along with many more medals. Turning professional, Vijender is currently the WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight Champion and WBO Oriental Super Middleweight Champion. Apart from boxing, Vijender Singh has also starred in a Bollywood film, Fugly.

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Mary Kom

Hailing from the Kom tribe of Manipur, Chungneijang Mary Kom Hmangte better known as Mary Kom is an Indian female boxer who has won a bronze at the 2012 London Olympics. Mary Kom is also the first Indian female boxer to win a gold at the Asian Games of 2014. A Bollywood movie was also made based on her journey of becoming the most successful female boxer of India.

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Akhil Kumar

An Indian boxer who practices an “open guarded” boxing style has several international medals to his name. Akhil Kumar, hailing from Faizabad is an Arjuna Awardee for his achievements in international boxing. To name a few of Kumar’s achievements, he won a gold in the 2006 Commonwealth games and is also known for his brilliant performance at the 2008 Olympics.

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Mohammed Ali Qamar

Hailing from Kolkata, Mohammad Ali Qamar is the first Indian to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in 2002 held in Manchester. His skills as a boxer were first seen by the world in the 1999 at the World Amateur Boxing Championship held in Houston.

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Jitender Kumar

Jitender Kumar is an Indian flyweight boxer who is known for his bronze medal win at the 2006 Commonwealth games. Later, in 2008 he also went on to represent India at the 2008 Summer Olympics held in Beijing.

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Sarita Devi

Laishram Sarita Devi is an Indian female boxer from Manipur. She is a national champion and also former world champion. The multiple times Asian Champion has recently bagged a gold medal at the National Boxing Championship at the Rajiv Gandhi Sports Complex in January, 2018.

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Hawa Singh

Captain Hawa Singh was an Indian heavyweight boxer. He is known and remembered as someone who dominated Indian as well as Asian amateur boxing in his class for over a decade. He was given by the government the Arjuna Award for boxing. He is also the founder of the Bhiwani Boxing Club which has produced 4 boxers that represented India at the 2008 Summer Olympics held in Beijing.

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