Vijay Amritraj gets Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur receive Padma Shri
Maggie Amritraj, mother of former Indian Davis Cup players Vijay Amritraj and Anand Amritraj, passed away in Chennai on Saturday after prolonged illness.
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"Am I a mascot for this tournament?," asked Vijay Amritraj, somewhat perplexed being asked variations of the same question.
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Reader Anand spotted Vijay Amritraj in New York.
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The All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Tuesday terminated the contract of Vijay Amritraj's Champions Tennis League due to breach of contract, much to the shock of the former star, who says the move has come at a time when they were striving to revive the League.
At a time when Indian tennis fans are content with success in doubles competitions, few are aware that Vijay Amritraj was within grasp of the singles crown at Wimbledon.
Tennis legend Vijay Amritraj is scouting for investment opportunities in India and Bollywood production ventures are also something on his radar.
Reader Shreedhar Kale sent us a picture of Vijay Amritraj from the USA.
'I think I had a good chance to win, but I came close a few times, and it could have happened.'
For the year 2026, the President has approved the conferment of 131 Padma awards. The list comprises five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri.
India's Billie Jean King Cup team expresses confidence and readiness for the Asia-Oceania Group I ties despite an injury to Shrivalli Bhamidipaty. Captain Vishal Uppal highlights the team's depth and preparation, while players emphasise the advantage of home conditions and familiarity with opponents.
Surprised by the sacking of his elder brother as India's Davis Cup skipper, the legendary Vijay Amritraj says Anand Amritraj is the country's best captain in the last three decades and it is quite against the trend to remove a winning leader.
India women's captain Harmanpreet Kaur and former men's skipper Rohit Sharma headline the list of sportspersons to be honoured with Padma awards this Republic Day.
Now both men have made history for their country, leaving a permanent mark on the history books.
'Now I have a new opponent in cancer -- one I can't control. But I'm going to beat it. I'm not giving up. I fight like every day is a Wimbledon final.'
'Receiving this honour culminates a professional journey of a lifetime, standing on the shoulders of greats and sets the tone for other youngsters in Asia and around the world.'
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With Wimbledon happening simultaneously with India's five-match Test series in England, a lot of former and current cricketers have been seen at the All England Lawn Tennis Club enjoying tennis.
He said rather than think about what is stopping Indian players from making an impact in Grand Slams, the focus should be on doing well in the upcoming Davis Cup tie.
It's his 41st Wimbledon this year, but he still gets goosebumps every time he walks in through those gates, Vijay Amritraj tells Alan Wilkins.
Former Davis Cupper Prakash Amritraj outplayed Saketh Myneni in straight sets to lift the Men's singles title at the $ 15,000 Solaris ITF Future Tennis Championships in Pune on Saturday.
English qualfier Daniel Kiernan and Prima Simpatiaji of Indonesia accounted for their scalps in the ITF Satellite tournament.
The former India ace is planning to establish tennis academies in India, Singapore and Dubai.
However, his compatriots Vishal Uppal, Vinod Sridhar and Rohan Bopanna were eliminated from the ITF Futures Tennis Championship.
Prakash Amritraj's brilliant run at the Newport ATP had pole vaulted him from 305 to 204 in the Ranking charts.
He beat compatriot Harsh Mankad 6-3, 6-4 at the Tata Open Tennis Championship in Chennai.
The Indian sports ministry backtracked on plans to ditch the questionable passport rule that has blocked Prakash Amritraj's return to Davis Cup action, the player's father and former tour player Vijay Amritraj said.
Shifting of India's only ATP event from Chennai to Pune after 21 years has disappointed the Amritraj brothers.
Chairman of selectors Shyam Minotra said Amritraj, the highest ranked Indian on the ATP at 317, deserved to be in the team.
The rate of improvement in India is not keeping pace with the western counterparts.
Kiara looked stunning in a blue ensemble, while Sidharth exuded elegance in a white suit and tie.
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