India's highest paid athletes

Indian athletes are getting paid higher amounts both on and off the field. This is due to the fact that companies are willing to encourage talent which in turn improves their brand value as well.Here are 10 highest paid athletes in the country.

#21 Vijender Singh 2.75 Crore

Vijender Singh 

The 2014 Commonwealth Games silver medallist makes it to the list after having a decent year in the ring and on the silver screen. Singh made his debut in Akshay Kumar produced film Fugly earlier this year.

He has endorsements with brands like Nike, Mountain dew and Nestle.