Outranking cricket stars like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah, Viswanathan Anand’s arrival at No. 36 on the Indian Express IE 100 list of 2025 signals a historic change in India’s athletic power structure. Beyond his five world titles, Anand shapes global chess policies as FIDE Deputy President, mentors prodigies like Gukesh, and fuels the chess digital explosion. His part in turning India a chess giant emphasizes his unparalleled legacy in a country ruled by cricket. Anand’s ranking confirms his position as the most powerful sportsperson in India, therefore demonstrating that real impact impacts the future and goes beyond personal success.
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Vishy Anand May Be Awarded Bharat Ratna Due To Gukesh Triumph
The historic victory of Dommaraju Gukesh as the youngest World Chess Champion has rekindled demands for the Bharat Ratna to be conferred upon his mentor, Viswanathan Anand. A chess trailblazer in India, Anand’s career boasts five World Chess Championships and developing young talent through initiatives like the WestBridge Anand Chess Academy. Anand’s legacy has helped to propel India into a world chess superpower, inspiring a new generation of players. Gukesh’s victory marks the importance of transformation of Anand over Indian chess. An award with the Bharat Ratna for Anand will result in showing significant contributions toward sports and boosting the stature of India in global chess circles.