Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya meets Leander Paes, discusses future of Indian sports

NEW DELHI: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday met International Tennis Hall of Famer Leander Paes to discuss the future of Indian sports. Their conversation centered on strategies to improve India's performance in both the Olympics and Paralympics.The meeting highlighted the importance of a robust sports ecosystem in India, emphasizing the need to identify and nurture grassroots talent. Mandaviya reaffirmed the government's commitment to providing world-class facilities, top-tier coaching, and competitive opportunities for aspiring athletes.Paes, a seven-time Olympian, shared his insights from years of representing India in international sports. Paes has recently been inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame, a significant milestone in his career.The dialogue focused on how to excel at the highest level of sports, leveraging Paes's experience. The discussion aimed to create actionable plans to elevate India's sports scene.