{"id":363,"date":"2025-05-14T17:01:37","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T11:31:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wikikolkata.com\/english\/?p=363"},"modified":"2025-05-14T17:01:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T11:31:37","slug":"leander-paes-honoured-with-the-32nd-p-c-chandra-puraskaar-at-grand-ceremony-in-kolkata","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wikikolkata.com\/english\/news-kolkata\/leander-paes-honoured-with-the-32nd-p-c-chandra-puraskaar-at-grand-ceremony-in-kolkata\/","title":{"rendered":"Leander Paes Honoured with the 32nd P.C. Chandra Puraskaar at Grand Ceremony in Kolkata"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A standing ovation echoed through the halls of Science City Auditorium on Sunday evening as tennis legend <strong>Shri Leander Paes<\/strong> was conferred with the prestigious <strong>32nd P.C. Chandra Puraskaar<\/strong>. This annual honour, instituted by the <strong>P.C. Chandra Group<\/strong>, pays tribute to luminaries who have made exceptional contributions across diverse fields, and celebrates the enduring legacy of the Group\u2019s visionary founder, <strong>Shri Purna Chandra Chandra<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wikikolkata.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ads-kolkata.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-347\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s award recognises the extraordinary sporting journey of <strong>Shri Paes<\/strong>, an Olympic medalist and 18-time Grand Slam champion, whose name is etched in global tennis history. Often hailed as the face of Indian tennis on the world stage, Paes\u2019s career has been defined by resilience, excellence, and a never-say-die spirit\u2014values that resonate deeply with the ethos of the Puraskaar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Legacy of Celebrating Excellence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since its inception in <strong>1993<\/strong>, the P.C. Chandra Puraskaar has honoured an illustrious list of national icons, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Veteran singer Smt Asha Bhosle<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dr. Devi Shetty<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shri Kapil Dev<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ustad Amjad Ali Khan<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Smt Mary Kom<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ISRO Chairman Shri S. Somanath<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Carrying a <strong>tax-free honorarium of \u20b920 lakhs<\/strong>, the Puraskaar stands as one of the country\u2019s most respected civilian recognitions, awarded annually on <strong>Shri Purna Chandra Chandra\u2019s birth anniversary<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Night of Pride &amp; Reflection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Delivering the welcome address, <strong>Mr. Uday Kumar Chandra<\/strong>, Managing Director of P.C. Chandra Jewellers, remarked,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cIt is our privilege to honour Shri Leander Paes for his unmatched contributions to sport. The P.C. Chandra Puraskaar is a tribute to those who inspire greatness, and this evening stands as a reflection of our founding values.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The ceremony was graced by the esteemed presence of <strong>Swami Suvirananda<\/strong> of Ramakrishna Mission as Chief Guest, alongside dignitaries including <strong>Shri Arun Kumar Chandra<\/strong> (Managing Director, P.C. Chandra Group), <strong>Mr. Abhijit Laha<\/strong> (Director, Chandra&#8217;s Green Projects Ltd.), senior executives, media, long-standing customers, and members of the cultural and business communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leander\u2019s Words of Gratitude<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In an emotional acceptance speech, Shri Paes reflected on his journey:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cTo be recognised in a city that has shaped my roots, and by a group whose values echo my own, is truly humbling. This honour belongs to every Indian who dares to dream and perseveres to achieve.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wikikolkata.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ads-kolkata.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-347\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the glitz of the evening, the P.C. Chandra Puraskaar continues to symbolise something deeper\u2014<strong>a cultural commitment to excellence, character, and community upliftment<\/strong>. As the P.C. 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