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Quick Facts
- Leander Adrian Paes full name of Leander Paes
- Awarded by Padamshri in the year 2001 for his contribution in Tennis
- Won a bronze medal in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics
- India's Highest sporting honour Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna awarded to Leander Paes in the year 1996-97
- His Mother and Father both were also renowned sports personalities-Mother in basketball and Father in hockey
Expert summary
In the sports circle of India the game of tennis enjoys a considerable position a great deal of effort put by some of the leading players who with their energetic and consistent achievements in the Tennis provided good results for the country. Leander Paes is one of the eminent players who have done a lot for the development of Tennis in India. The Leander Paes-Mahesh Bhupathi duo dominated the double circuit by annexing a host of Grand Slam titles. In the Ladies section Sania Mirza has emerged as a teen idol due to her impressive performance in the Tennis Sports. Leander Paes is a rarity in Indian sports arena for his amazing achievements and the never-say-die attitude that he brings to his game. Born on June 17, 1973, Paes has scripted ... Read more
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Tennis Star of India
Leander Paes is one of the best Tennis player in India. Know about Leander Paes and his profile through the pages of allindiansite.com. -
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Leander Paes wins US Open mixed doubles crown
An article published on the pages of rediff.com, about the winner of US mixed doubles crown, Leander Paes and his partner Cara Black.
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Mixed Doubles Match of US Open 2005
Leander Paes and his mixed doubles partner Martina Navratilova played a memorable Tennis, winning the mixed doubles title of US Open 2005. -
A Slow Motion Video clip of Leander's Diving Voley
A Slow motion Picture clip of Leander Paes Diving Voley. -
A Tribute to Indian Sports
A short video on the Indian sports, giving tribute to the sports in India.
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Leander Paes and Cara Black
After winning the US Mixed Doubles Title, Leander Paes with his partner Cara Black. -
Leander the joyous moment
The passion for Tennis, Leander Paes can be seen in this photograph with his whole aggression on the court. -
Leander and Martina Navratilova
The Tennis Legend Martina Navratilova paired with Leander Paes and won the mixed doubles Wimbledon title. A Memorable moment of Leander Paes.
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Sport in South Asian Society
A book by Boria Majumdar and J.A. Mangan on the the sports arena in the South Asian Society, an analysis of Sports and politics. A Breif information on Leander Paes in this book about his passion for tennis and his career in Sports. -
Limca Book of Records
Leandeer Paes was recorded on the pages of the famous Book on Records, The Limca Book of Records for his Excellent Tennis Capabilities.
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