New Delhi, Sep 12: To discuss the future of sports in India and strategies to further enhance the country's performance in the Olympics and Paralympics, Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday met Indian tennis great and International Tennis Hall of Famer Leander Paes.
Paes, the winner 18 Grand Slam titles, reportedly shared his thoughts about building a stronger sports foundation in India. He also laid emphasis on identifying and nurturing talents from grassroots level. Paes shared his experiences and insights on what it takes to succeed at the highest level in sports.
During the discussion, the Mandaviya expressed his commitment to creating more conducible environment where aspiring athletes have access to world-class facilities, coaching, and competitive opportunities, revealed an official release.
It can be recalled that in July this year, Paes along with Vijay Amritraj became the first Asian men to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Paes is an 18-time Grand Slam champion with eight men's doubles titles and 10 in mixed doubles. He is one of only three men in tennis history to capture a career Grand Slam in both disciplines. He spent 37 weeks at No 1 in the world rankings in doubles, and won 54 doubles titles on tour.
