It is important to focus on learning new skills during lockdown: Paes

Indian tennis great Leander Paes on Monday stressed on the need to focus on learning new skills during the coronavirus-forced lockdown to keep oneself mentally and physically fit.

Speaking at an Education Webinar for coaches, jointly organised by the All India Tennis Association (AITA) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Paes touched upon various topics including his junior days, transition to men's circuit, the role mental fitness plays in tennis, dealing with pressure, nutritional knowledge and coaching tips.

"It is important to focus on learning new skills during the lockdown," Paes said on how to best utilise the time away from tennis action and keep oneself active and mentally fit.

India has been under lockdown for more than a month now to contain the highly contagious disease, raising concerns about mental health of athletes.

Talking about what keeps him going even at the age of 46, Paes said: "For me, the relationships that I have had through tennis are the things that I ..