How Indian Sports Stars Welcomed 2019 | Kohli, Mary Kom and More

2019 has arrived and a new year calls for a celebration. Sports stars around the world welcomed the new year in their own way, some with their families, some shared moments with their fans and some just thanked for a solid 2018.

In the new year, the world of sports will have India and Australia face each other in the final Test of a four-match series, starting January 3, the continuation of Premier Badminton League (PBL) and the continuing football season.

Here is how the sporting stars across India brought in a new year:

1. Sachin Tendulkar

A New Year is the start of new things. Let’s all continue our journey of a healthy and fit India where everyone, young and old, aim to be active, both mentally and physically! Wish you all a fantastic 2019. pic.twitter.com/cTHX0OT3Be

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 1, 2019

2. Virat Kohli

Happy New Year to everyone back home and all over the world, all the way from Australia. Have a wonderful year ahead God bless everyone. ??❤❤❤ pic.twitter.com/ETr48NWbS5

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) December 31, 2018

3. MC Mary Kom

Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. #happynewyear2019 Let the be peace,Love and prosperity https://t.co/YcvDVAVj76

— Mary Kom (@MangteC) December 31, 2018

4. Dipa Karmakar

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Getting into 2019 like? #newyearseve #newyears2019 #gymnastics

A post shared by Dipa Karmakar (@dipakarmakarofficial) on Dec 31, 2018 at 4:35am PST

5. Shikhar Dhawan

Looking back at few of the best moments from 2018. Here’s hoping the next year is better and brighter for everyone. Have a great year ahead guys. Rab rakha?#flashback #happynewyear2019 #newbegginnings pic.twitter.com/wx13iXG16p

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) December 31, 2018

6. Saina Nehwal

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Wish u all a very happy new year ? ??????? #newyear2019 @kaira.india ?????

A post shared by SAINA NEHWAL (@nehwalsaina) on Dec 31, 2018 at 7:11am PST

7. Mithali Raj

Wishing everyone a wonderful new year! Wishing you all peace, love, happiness & all things that can’t be bought ♥️

— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) December 31, 2018

8. Bajrang Punia

?आपको और आपके परिवार को नववर्ष की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं ll ईश्वर से यही कामना है कि आने वाला प्रत्येक नया दिन आपके जीवन में अनेकानेक सफलताएँ एवं अपार खुशियाँ लेकर आए? pic.twitter.com/HDsLn5b6RC

— Bajrang Punia (@BajrangPunia) January 1, 2019

9. Rohan Bopanna

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2018 has had its moments of highs and lows, but as we end it on a inspired note… Here’s sending you all a lot of love and wishing you all a Happy New Year and a wonderful 2019 from my family to yours. @supriya.perspective #newyear #pune #india #inspiration #2019

A post shared by Rohan Bopanna (@rohanbopanna0403) on Dec 31, 2018 at 10:11am PST

10. Sushil Kumar

Happy new year to all and everyone back home all the way from Hongkong.. wish you hv a wonderful and prosperous 2019? pic.twitter.com/FUiARCNHPI

— Sushil Kumar (@WrestlerSushil) December 31, 2018

11. Manu Bhaker

मेरी भगवान से प्रार्थना है कि ये नया साल हमारे देश और देशवासीयों के लिए सुख, समृद्धि, प्रगति और खुशहाली की नई सौगात लेकर आए। और ढेरसारे मेडल ..
#HappyNewYear pic.twitter.com/OHIgSDvOpf

— Manu Bhaker (@realmanubhaker) January 1, 2019

12. PV Sindhu

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Team dinner ? #gohunters#hyderabadhunters#teamdinner#lastnight#latepost#funtimes#finallycasuals?

A post shared by sindhu pv (@pvsindhu1) on Dec 29, 2018 at 9:52pm PST

13. Mahesh Bhupathi

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Happy New Year from My Beauties and Me !!! #2019 #keepfighting

A post shared by Mahesh Bhupathi (@mbhupathi) on Dec 31, 2018 at 9:14am PST

14. Neeraj Chopra

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2018 बहुत ही अच्छा रहा ख़ासकर देश के खिलाड़ियों के लिए. भगवान से दुआ करता हूँ की इस साल हमारा देश ओर तरक़्क़ी करे ? नए साल की बहुत बहुत शुभकामनाएँ ?ये साल आप सबके लिए ख़ुशियाँ लेके आए ?#happynewyear2019

A post shared by Neeraj Chopra (@neeraj____chopra) on Dec 31, 2018 at 10:03pm PST