Rama­nathan Krishnan gets Mylapore award

Chennai: Tennis legend Rama­nathan Krishnan has been chosen for the sixth Sundaram Finance ‘Spirit of Mylapore’ Award. He received it from TT Srinivasaraghavan, MD, Sundaram Finance Ltd., as part of the final day events of the 12th Sun­daram Finance Mylapore Festival at the main stage in front of the 16pillar Mandapa opposite the Kapali Temple on Sunday.

“No Indian tennis player has scaled greater heights in singles play than this unassuming, soft-spoken giant from Mylapore. A true ambassador of the sport, who understood the meaning of ‘Love All’, Ramanathan Krishnan is known for being a gentleman on and off the court”, said Srinivasaraghan while presenting the award to Krishnan as one “who embodies the true spirit of Mylapore”.

He described Kri­shnan as a role model for any aspiring youngster and sportsman as “he believes that if we serve with commitment and dignity in the game of life, we will be served back with respect and recognition”.

Accepting the award with charming grace, Krishnan recalled that he had received great help from the TVS Group even during his playing days. “I truly congratulate Sundaram Finance for keeping up the Mylapore heritage and contributing to our traditions and culture in no small way by organising the Mylapore Festival year on year.”

Sundaram Finance had instituted an Annual ‘Spirit of Mylapore’ Award in 2009 to recognise every January one long-time resident or institution of Mylapore who /that has contributed significantly to the culture and heritage of Mylapore.

Previous winners were roadside book-seller RK Azhwar, legendary musician Rajam, Dabba Chetti Kadai, Rasi Silks and Lady Sivasami Girls School.