When Leander Paes ended India’s 44-year wait in Atlanta

Leander Paes secured a historic bronze medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, marking India’s first individual Olympic medal in 44 years and still its only tennis triumph. Overcoming injury and fierce competition, including a semifinal against Andre Agassi, Paes clinched victory against Brazil’s Fernando Meligeni in the bronze-medal match, adding to his family’s Olympic achievements.