The year 2025 saw the passing of several prominent athletes across various sports. Notable figures include Thelma Hopkins, a 1956 Olympic high jump medalist; Denis Law, a Scottish Ballon d'Or winner; Indian cricketer Syed Abid Ali; tennis champion Fred Stolle; freestyle wrestler Buvaisar Saitiev; boxing legend George Foreman; and football manager Roly Howard. These athletes left significant legacies in their respective fields.