sportsperson
Noun
Meaning
sportsperson (plural sportspersons or sportspeople)
Someone who plays sport, regardless of gender.
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Examples
American cross-country skier Oksana Masters was crowned World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability.
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.
Federer has now beaten fellow tennis stars Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal to become the sportsperson with the highest number of Laureus awards.
Paralympian Gold Medallist and World Champion sprinter Scott Reardon is the special guest at the CFS sportsperson of the year dinner Saturday.
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.
Notably, this is not the first time an Indian sportsperson has denied playing in Iran.