TIME has released the inaugural edition of the "TIME 100 Most Influential People in Sports 2026" list, which categorizes individuals into 4 segments: Leaders, Icons, Innovators, and Titans.
Smriti Mandhana is the only Indian featured on the list, placed in the "Titans" category alongside notable sports personalities such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Erling Haaland, and Temba Bavuma.