Noun
sportsperson (plural sportspersons or sportspeople)
Someone who plays sport, regardless of gender.
American cross-country skier Oksana Masters was crowned World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability. Source: Internet
As an active sportsperson, it might not affect me as much, but I could be a carrier who can give it to my family, or anyone I come close to. Source: Internet
Federer has now beaten fellow tennis stars Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal to become the sportsperson with the highest number of Laureus awards. Source: Internet
Paralympian Gold Medallist and World Champion sprinter Scott Reardon is the special guest at the CFS sportsperson of the year dinner Saturday. Source: Internet
He stated how the on field traits of a sportsperson like the ability to face challenges, self-discipline, positivity and self-belief are equally important to combat coronavirus. Source: Internet
Notably, this is not the first time an Indian sportsperson has denied playing in Iran. Source: Internet