Sports personalities worldwide, including Virat Kohli, Anish Giri, and Mithali Raj, welcomed the New Year 2026 with messages of hope, motivation, and gratitude. Virat Kohli shared a personal post with his wife, while Yuvraj Singh encouraged self-belief and striving for one's best version. Other athletes and organizations like the ISSF and Chennai Super Kings also extended New Year greetings, reflecting a collective positive outlook for the year ahead.