Leander Paes Named Asian Tennis Federation Player Ambassador
Why in the news
Former tennis star Leander Paes took up a new role as Player Ambassador of the Asian Tennis Federation, where he is expected to grow the game at the grassroots level across Asia.
Key facts
- Role: Player Ambassador, Asian Tennis Federation (ATF).
- Mandate: promote grassroots tennis in Asia.
- Olympics: bronze at Atlanta 1996, the only Olympic tennis medal for India.
- Ranking: former World No. 1 in doubles.
- Hall of Fame: International Tennis Hall of Fame, 2024.
Career snapshot
| Record | Detail |
|---|---|
| Grand Slam titles | 18 |
| Asian Games medals | 8, of which 5 gold |
| Arjuna Award | 1990 |
| Khel Ratna | 1996-97 |
| Padma Shri | 2001 |
| Padma Bhushan | 2014 |
Exam angle
- Which Olympics gave India its only tennis medal: Atlanta 1996.
- Order of honours: Arjuna, Khel Ratna, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan.
- Body he now represents: Asian Tennis Federation.