I like his patriotism. Indians need to learn how to speak and hold their nation's head high in International events. Thanks Leander for the Indian Spirit!
@sanjayladge7575 ай бұрын
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@MavanurRanganath5 ай бұрын
What a speech !! Had goose bumps listening to the proud son of India , what a legend with utmost humility , great patriotism & a wonderful role model for the youth across the bounderies . Congrajulations & Best wishes to you LEANDER for your future endevours . JAI HIND !!
@manage-better5 ай бұрын
This is how you use a platform to thank and inspire.
@0123__4 ай бұрын
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@manomishra5 ай бұрын
Love you Leander, above all I remember yourOlympic matches against Agassi. You were of course one of the greatest ever doubles player, wish you and Bhupati stuck together to win more.
@got2bjosh5 ай бұрын
People focus on doubles and mx when they can't cut it in singles.
@Uyou-op7ec5 ай бұрын
@@got2bjosh yes,that is called intelligence...smartness... opportunity...that is not got so easily either.
@ranga19795 ай бұрын
@@got2bjosh is it? then why is he being inducted?
@got2bjosh5 ай бұрын
@@ranga1979 You can be inducted in a variety of categories. Members vote. Diversity was of course a factor, but that’s not my issue. No one said Payless didn’t achieve anything. Of course he did. But he was utterly tasteless in the boasting of his tertiary accomplishments. Especially given the luminaries in singles who were seated on stage. Say thank you, give a shout out to your family, & sit down. Arbitrage & Faith Evans by comparison were much more gracious.
@ssjchiel5 ай бұрын
@@got2bjoshsuch disrespect for one of the greatest in our sport of tennis. Clearly you don't care for the game or lack knowledge.
@chiragganguly5 ай бұрын
What oratory skills. Proud of him. Remember him beating Goran in Davis Cup on grass at Gorans prime. He is a stalwart of the sport
@mohanite5 ай бұрын
Dear Leander we love you. You gave us enormous amount of happiness through your exploits in Davis Cup and Asian Games. Thank you dear, thank you so much !
@lalitharavindran5 ай бұрын
So happy for Leander Paes to be inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame. Engaging speech.
@got2bjosh5 ай бұрын
Until he disappeared up his own keister as if he had achieved something real in singles. Prattling on about some honorary degree for being famous then fawning over the real goats on stage. Give me a break (of serve). It became a ridiculous display of narcissism when everyone before him had handled the occasion with aplomb.
@jaideepghosh56435 ай бұрын
@@got2bjosh He has done well in Davis Cup in initial stage of his career and later in MD and XD in Grand Slams but 1 bronze in 7 Olympics is a huge underachievement for a player of his experience and caliber
@manwendragupta36155 ай бұрын
I am really honoured to listen to his Hall of Fame speech which is absolutely mind blowing.
@vidyasagarkotha11325 ай бұрын
One of the best India has ever Produced, Highly Deserving and Pumping 🌹🌹🌹
@moviesenthil5 ай бұрын
Thank you Legend Leander! You have inspired so many of us Indian kids growing up in your era and gave us so much confidence and pride in playing with passion and great spirit. You are a great ambassador of your country, culture, family and the sport of tennis. May your tribe continue to flourish.
@Narto-j1q5 ай бұрын
I watched him in Jakarta..in '90es when INDIA met INDONESIA in Davis Cup...AsianZone ..I was marvelled by the way he played..so quick and technically superbe..Indonesia lost to India in that meeting but I found a new favorit tennis player in LEANDER..❤❤❤
@peterparker63775 ай бұрын
What a great captivating speech. He must persue commentary for sure in coming years
@gautamanand10745 ай бұрын
What a wonderful speech Just mind blowing You can keep listening again and again
@gankul725 ай бұрын
Easily one of the best ever acceptance speeches i have watched!!! Simply brilliant, fantastic delivery, every corner of his journey covered and everything perfectly executed (including impeccable language putting the Poms to blush, with an American accent)….except that he could also mentioned Mahesh Bhupati with whom he won many of his laurels and success
@ladcameo5 ай бұрын
Great guy who punched beyond his weight for the country, but was content with allowing his emotions to get the better of the competitiveness of the sport.. A better serve, he could have been a consistent top 30 player.. but then one of the few players to have a positive H2H with Sampras and thankfully didn't cry on the day he beat him.. Very glad and happy that the Potential was met in doubles where he very deservingly embraced a GOAT league.. Ty Leander
@SimitraRodrigues5 ай бұрын
What an inspiration to every citizen of our country and the world at large. We Indians are truly blessed. Your sense of appreciation with gratitude is so very touching. So so deserving... You have made us all Indians proud. A heartfelt thank you for your commitment and patriotism. Cheers to you, Leander Paes.
@anilsk20105 ай бұрын
I made my entire family watch the induction ceremony live on Tennis Channel. The passion with which Leander played as an individual, as a Davis Cup player, and as an Olympian is an inspiration for all aspiring Tennis players everywhere. Achievements such as inspiring others cannot be put on a scorecard or a trophy. Leander is very deserving of being in the Tennis Hall of Fame.
@nofavors5 ай бұрын
So proud of you Leander. You are inspiration to 1.4 B people ❤
@sharadnagane52115 ай бұрын
Leander is the real Hero of Indian sports goes unnoticed in Indian sports.He deserved more than what he has received. A Gentleman in Sports played. Congratulations Leander from a basketball player.
@stevemacarenhas87015 ай бұрын
Congratulations Leander ! You are truly worthy of being a Hall of Famer.
@madhusudankudlugi61275 ай бұрын
I have always felt that Leander deserved far better recognition for his achievement in the field of tennis. The surprise I see is also an excellent orator....huge respect for this winner!!
@soneelchoraria19545 ай бұрын
He is the champion. Leander we love u and love you for the passion that u brought for India and tennnis. Legend
@nagrajanviswanathan28655 ай бұрын
So proud of you, congratulations Leander, you are a true inspiration❤
@hemaloveseating18165 ай бұрын
Appreciate his eloquence. People like Leander are respected On world stage! Not everything is Criket guys. Respect other games too.
@PS-sb6rh5 ай бұрын
Congratulations Leander Paes for an incredible journey in the sports of Tennis. Thank you for wonderful memories. Best wishes 💐
@SuperCreativity15 ай бұрын
Well deserved! I am a few years older, but you made me and every Indian proud representing the country in Tennis. You poured your hearts out, and remained in good behavior on and off court. When you've lost, could feel the pain of disappointment you felt for the country. When you won, you attributed the success to the blessings! Proud of you dear..may God bless you and your family. So ready for a Hollywood movie gig? Glad to see Amritraj bhai 🙏. If you are reading this, pat yourself chum. Chao!
@bhalchandrawakchaure3775 ай бұрын
I like your simplicity ,humbleness ,truthfulness,hardworking attitude with humanity approach. Keep it up Dear Leander.🙏
@mikepreston18955 ай бұрын
Absolutely brilliant and touching speech...surpassing his calibre on the court and the vision he has for the future...also his patriotism....exemplary..
@kushalanurag61135 ай бұрын
What a marvellous speech!!! Remember watching him play during my childhood and now seeing him getting inducted in HoF is so pleasing ❤
@vickichumuk4 ай бұрын
What an articulate speaker? Its a blessing that we've lived in times where Leander Paes played
@sunilreddy51715 ай бұрын
We as Indians are all so proud of you Leander , congratulations. You are truly a star of this sport. Well deserved 👏🏼👌🏼
@Krishaikshit5 ай бұрын
Very happy for Leander 🇮🇳. I remember his winning photos on the front page newspapers and got to know about tennis🎾 in late nineties. He is and has been a gem for India 🙌
@MrJothindra5 ай бұрын
For all the pleasure and pride that you gave to your countrymen, for inspiring an entire generation, on behalf of all fellow Indians, I thank you. For us, you are the GOAT.
@dheerajhazarika18365 ай бұрын
Always admired Leander! one of the greatest athletes India has ever produced.
@satishy995 ай бұрын
Love u Leander. You stood for Indian achievement. We bow our heads down Dear in utmost satisfaction.❤❤
@abhishekbhattacharya4605 ай бұрын
Beautiful..just look how beautifully chosen words with humour... Leander is true 🐐 of Indian tennis
@venkatkrishnan58935 ай бұрын
Superb inspiration and passionate about playing for India...India is proud of you and remembers the tears of joy when you held Olympic medal while Indian National Anthem was played...
@Rameshkrishnan225 ай бұрын
Congratulations Vijay. Loved watching you play. God bless you.
@thomaskorah41155 ай бұрын
Respect you so much Leander! You have made our country so so proud. Thank you.
@pinchotapas5 ай бұрын
A truly deserving honor for a legend, in the sport and as a wonderful human being. I had often swung by MCC courts in Chennai where you practiced back with BAT and knew you had great things to come. Way to go and congrats !!
@anuravi225 ай бұрын
Truly inspiring career and a great motivator for the young generation. Kudos Leander.
@prabal52415 ай бұрын
I am really honoured to listen this from my countrymen The Leander Paes ....goose bumps but love and best wishes to u sir ..❤ may u take the Indian Tennis upwards and onwards...in any kind of role l.🤞💐💐
@edvardkalathil31284 ай бұрын
This is what I call a speech!! What a brilliant delivery Leander!
@anotherdayanothercountry48755 ай бұрын
Thank you for being one of the earliest to put us on the world map! Legend!
@shwetanath81565 ай бұрын
What a speech!!! Leander Paes you are incredible!!! You have made us Indians proud 👏🏽🇮🇳
@rcc85065 ай бұрын
This is the guy who cried when the Indian anthem was played when he won a medal in the Olympics. A true patriot!!
@kumaransampath68475 ай бұрын
Very Very emotional one and such strong words from a champion himself of our great country, always admired him for his grit and passion to the game and will remain a legend 💪 in the history of Tennis, wonderful speech and so inspiring, well done LP...❤ Love
@SENTHILKUMAR-df5br5 ай бұрын
Leander Paes is the pride of Indian tennis winning so many grand slams.He is a warrior bravely fighting the life threatening illness.We are proud of you Leander.
@disturbia13785 ай бұрын
Love you Leander!! Much pride 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
@karthikcind19815 ай бұрын
Harsha bhogle said that Leander should be the 13th man in the Indian cricket team just for his patriotism and energy
@shobhitsingh97105 ай бұрын
Real Goat of India my Bharat Desh in Sports..Love and Respect to Great Leander Paes..
@ddytung5 ай бұрын
Very moving speech by a legend, Leander Paes. Kim Clijsters was tearing up too :)
@got2bjosh5 ай бұрын
More like, moving to the exit. It was an overly long speech and after 10 minutes it ultimately devolved into an unbecoming display of heavy-handed humblebrags & obsequiousness that did little to disrupt the stereotype of tennis players as self-involved braggarts. Arbitrage & Richie Rich gave MUCH better speeches that exercised true humility & respected people's time and attention spans.
@OivvV-x1l5 ай бұрын
@@got2bjosh you sure have a lot of time to post negative comments!
@got2bjosh5 ай бұрын
@@OivvV-x1l Nice try, bot.
@ignatiusrodrigues67565 ай бұрын
Awesome! Inspiring, great initiative to inspire 250 million children across the world. Yes, we need sports and games people and organizations to bring the world together. I hope this initiative will reach the boys and girls at the remotest places and becomes a matter for discussion within the families. God bless!
@janakisekar30525 ай бұрын
Great Respect for this man and the sport! May Tennis glorify more and more humans! ❤
@kotagirivenkataapparao26374 ай бұрын
We as Indians should always feel proud after listening to the electrifying speech with emotion by the great son of our country
@pushpamuljiratna95895 ай бұрын
I love tennis and last couple of years I have been watching tennis so closely . but leanders I missed. I wonder how to get tickets to Wimbledon. leanders speech very crisp and clear and very humble soul. love him. carlos alcaraz I love watching , my favourite in this time and day . bless all tennis players.
@RaghuHonawar5 ай бұрын
Extremely well spoken Leandar! You live great values...most loved of all ...your respect for India and love for Indians🇮🇳❤️
@hemanthshankarappa75505 ай бұрын
Leander beat some of the top singles players in the world in the 90s and always gave his 100% in Davis cup matches. He played with a lot of passion for his team, despite having little help in a cricket obsessed country. He will for always be one of India's finest sportsmen.
@phanishayiful5 ай бұрын
You're a true inspiration, Leander. Its the greatest honour to be inducted in the hall of fame and I was honored to watch you play and shout for your win because you played for the country. Thanks for giving us this great moment❤❤
@mohandasari7155 ай бұрын
Leander am pretty sure you will reach 250 million children across the world. Let God be with you.🎉
@MrSbt2107904 ай бұрын
I don't usually comment !! But this is class ! Absolute classy stuff leader !! You will be a legend for ever . Thank you for your service
@kool22ish5 ай бұрын
Still remember my first interaction with Leander..It was a GK question- Who is first Indian to be world junior Wimbledon Champion, gives goosebumps while remembering his match against France in Davis Cup,Goran Ivanisevich,Andre Agassi, His pumps with Mahesh Bhupathi after winning every points......true legend
@Puduvai_Siva5 ай бұрын
The best speech I have heard from an Indian Personality, of all the time. I have listened to many greats including Sachin among others, their gratitude to all the support they garnered over the years. Truly inspiring and for Leander to commit his next 15 years for making lives of 250 million children better, through tennis and education, a commitment to be scaled with concerted action. Super inspired is an understatement.
@umeshpradhan81765 ай бұрын
Another great of another game than cricket who doesn't get enough recognition in our country. You are truly legend Leander.
@pritishpadhy26035 ай бұрын
What a legend!! India’s pride, the one and only Leander Paes!🙏🏼🙏🏼
@kishorgaikwad42194 ай бұрын
Great guy …very inspirational …fortunately witnessed his era
@Uyou-op7ec5 ай бұрын
A Man With Incredible Energy,Force,Spirit and what not!!!
@sudharsanannair5 ай бұрын
Very motivating and especially coming from a brother Indian athlete is bliss
@bharatshevkar86515 ай бұрын
Childhood hero of my generation, Leander Paes! So much happy for you and your achievements.
@rinti2k75 ай бұрын
Great speech, you make us proud for ever. Long live with your dreams.
@jaisekharnair60405 ай бұрын
What a communicator! Just awesome!
@searrp5 ай бұрын
Thank you Leander for everything you did for India and for the sport of Tennis. No athlete was more inspired by the Indian flag as you were. Your lone battles during Davis cup matches were legendary and how can anyone forget the Olympic duel with Agassi during his peak. I was fortunate to watch you live in NY during US open. Well deserved honor to be inducted into Tennis hall of fame.
@ronaldsequera64695 ай бұрын
Bravo Leander, you are not just a great Tennis player but a remarkable human being. I am sure all of India and the entire Sporting World is proud of you. Well deserved entry into the Hall of Fame. Congratulations !
@arenkalakichu77455 ай бұрын
I love this sport and people like this, how much I loved the way you played tennis, I remember cheering for India because of you. Love❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤God bless you. How I wish I meet you one day.
@kamaljoshi5745 ай бұрын
Love you leander..as a human being and as a champion..you were a beast in indian colors always. 2 decades more facilities but and we are yet to hv ppl like leander,mahesh and sania.
@Sricon855 ай бұрын
A speech that made us proud,made us smile and made us tear up as well...
@ranjeevsharma10495 ай бұрын
A grt legend...a grt personality...still remember his never dying spirit on court....a grt personality ❤
@sportstar21505 ай бұрын
I had a privilege to meet this champion once he is so humble proud to be Indian today
@vishwas15054 ай бұрын
Well said Leander..tears in our eye.
@punver795 ай бұрын
Amazing words and vision Leander... grew up watching your Davis cup games... Jai Hind..
@amcaast4 ай бұрын
what a speech leander right from heart hitting billions of hearts
@AshirwadShetty5 ай бұрын
India's champion...Leander Paes. We are proud of you.
@dr.anuragranga69725 ай бұрын
What a legend, 🙌 what a speech❤ Thank u for inspiring whole of s generation. 🙏🙏
@DesikanJayaram5 ай бұрын
I love him!! Such a sweet person..
@got2bjosh5 ай бұрын
Ha! Sweet like durian.
@Surjitmail15 ай бұрын
@@got2bjosh no sweet as ur gf's ass. racist mf
@balaji5654 ай бұрын
He is a son, mother India would be proud of. Not because he plays good tennis...because he is proud of his roots, his country...his legacy. Thank you Lee...I think you are a great inspiration for the generations to come.
@arundhatiray12245 ай бұрын
Fine Gentleman Best wishes for today n all your life . Stay Blessed
@dinahanderson5 ай бұрын
So happy for you Leander
@sidane104 ай бұрын
Thank you for your immense contribution Leander. A legend
@Rightman1235 ай бұрын
Still i watch Leander Paes game because his style of play is exceptional and wonderful.
@SrinivasanK-lw1db5 ай бұрын
Superb Leander. What a great, simple and terrific speech. U were so humble, polite and kept good composure in front of leading captains of tennis sports. U r one of the proudest sons of INDIA. As u said we canake this world a great place to live by coaching 250 million people in this sport. Kudos.
@user-wb8sd6sh1n4 ай бұрын
I was lucky to watch Paes and Stepanek on a side court at the US Open 2013, which they went on to win. A remarkable, articulate player who inspires an aging amateur player like myself.
@bharat25805 ай бұрын
Thank you Leander for making us all proud.
@maheshkalekar48935 ай бұрын
you are and will always be our hero.
@smartinvestor88465 ай бұрын
Great player who played his best for India, truly an inspiration for all Indian sports persons
@samm98404 ай бұрын
His memory of dates is amazing! Very well prepared for the speech...
@devot20135 ай бұрын
Leander nice speech.. Wish you had named Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza also in your tributes to folks..
@clementvg5 ай бұрын
CONGRATULATIONS LEANDER AWESOME ❤THANKS FOR EVERYTHING LEANDER U R A SUPER SUPER STAR
@kiran46244 ай бұрын
Back in the days, you were one of the very few flying our flag. Thank you
@prasadjakatdar27025 ай бұрын
Two Olympic bronze medalist for India father and son ,love you form bottom of heart ,most Indian grandslam winner,no 1 athlete of india
@praveenturakani47915 ай бұрын
Speech full of gratitude and emotion. True Indian and patriotic. Great personality. Congratulations Leander.
@got2bjosh5 ай бұрын
More like full of déclassé self-aggrandizement. Surprised he didn't direct the audience to visit his Wikipage after.
@anemati5 ай бұрын
Leander is a tennis legend and sporting hero. He is a credit to the sport of tennis.