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Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Meets International Tennis Hall Of Famer Leander Paes

By IANS News September 12, 2024 • 16:18 PM View: 285

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya: Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya met Indian tennis great and International Tennis Hall of Famer Leander Paes on Thursday to discuss the future of sports in India and strategies to further enhance the country's performance in the Olympics and Paralympics.

"It was a pleasure to meet legendary Olympic medalist @Leander today! Also Congratulated him on being inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame! He continues to inspire youth and athletes to chase their dreams," the sports minister posted on X.

The discussion centered around building a stronger sports foundation in India, with an emphasis on identifying and nurturing grassroots talent.

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