On this special segment, India Today’s Rajdeep Sardesai speaks with tennis legend Vijay Amritraj following the announcement of his Padma Bhushan award in the sports category. Amritraj, the only sportsperson to receive the honour this year, reflects on his journey from Chennai to the global stage, where he won 16 ATP titles and reached two Wimbledon quarterfinals. During the interview, he states, ‘I feel so blessed and honoured to receive this from the government of India.’ He discusses the emotional moment he shared the news with his wife, Shyamala, and emphasizes his lifelong commitment to representing India in the Davis Cup and at Wimbledon. Amritraj also addresses the challenges facing Indian tennis today, the importance of taking risks in individual sports, and his experiences as a global ambassador, commentator, and actor. The conversation highlights his pride in maintaining his Indian passport and his optimism for India’s sporting future ahead of the 2036 Olympics.
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