Leander Paes Honored with Prestigious P.C. Chandra Puraskaar

Leander Paes, Indian tennis legend, received the 32nd P.C. Chandra Puraskaar in a grand ceremony at Kolkata's Science City Auditorium. Hosted by the P.C. Chandra Group, the award recognizes remarkable accomplishments across various domains, honoring its originator, Shri Purna Chandra Chandra.

With a tax-free honorarium of ₹20 lakhs, the Puraskaar is a prestigious annual award conferred on the founder's birth anniversary. Past recipients include luminaries like Viswanathan Anand, Kailash Satyarthi, Asha Bhosle, and Kapil Dev, among others.

This year's honoree, Leander Paes, is celebrated for his extraordinary contribution to tennis, boasting 18 Grand Slam titles and an Olympic medal. His commitment mirrors the award's ethos, celebrated at an event attended by prominent figures and media representatives.

(With inputs from agencies.)