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Former Indian tennis icon Vijay Amritraj has been honoured with the prestigious Padma Bhushan

A Proud Moment for Indian Sports 🇮🇳🎾

Former Indian tennis icon Vijay Amritraj has been honoured with the prestigious Padma Bhushan, recognizing a lifetime of excellence, dedication, and service to Indian tennis.

A true pioneer who carried the Indian tricolour to the world stage —
🏆 Led India to historic Davis Cup Finals in 1974 & 1987
🌍 Achieved a career-high World Ranking No. 18
🏅 Winner of 15 International Titles
🔥 Reached Grand Slam Quarterfinals in Singles

Already a recipient of the Arjuna Award (1974) and Padma Shri (1983), this honour stands as a tribute to his unmatched legacy and lifelong contribution to the sport.

An absolute legend. An inspiration for generations.