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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Tamil Nadu govt highlights major sports achievements, Rs 169 crore aid to athletes in four years
CHENNAI: The state government on Friday listed the achievements in the sports sector during the past four years, since the DMK government assumed office. The achievements include the successful conduct of the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad in 2022, where 1,654 chess players from 186 countries participated; WTA Chennai Open 2022; Squash World Cup and Khelo India Youth Games in 2023, World Surfing League QS 3,000 in Mamallapuram; and Chennai Formula-4 Car Race in 2024. An official release said the Chief Minister's Trophy Games were conducted successfully in 2023 and 2024. In 2023, as many as 3.76 lakh sportspersons took part in the district-level and state-level games. Similarly, in 2024, 11.56 lakh sportspersons took part in this event. Through the Tamil Nadu Champions Foundation, a financial assistance of Rs 17 crore has been provided to nearly 700 sportspersons who took part in national and international competitions and brought fame to the state by winning more than 200 medals. The works of Chief Minister's Mini Stadia are in progress in 75 Assembly constituencies, and they will be established in all 234 constituencies. The release also said Rs 152.52 crore high-cash incentives have been given to as many as 4,617 sportspersons who won medals in national and international sports competitions. Under the Mission International Medal Scheme, the financial assistance for sportspersons has been increased from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 12 lakh, benefiting 71 beneficiaries. Main achievements of the government The achievements include the conduct of the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad in 2022, where 1,654 chess players from 186 countries participated; WTA Chennai Open 2022; Squash World Cup and Khelo India Youth Games in 2023, World Surfing League QS 3,000 in Mamallapuram; and Chennai Formula-4 Car Race in 2024
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
₹ 152.52 crore provided as incentives to 4,617 sportspersons: Govt
The Tamil Nadu government on Friday said nearly ₹ 152.52 crore has been provided as incentives to 4,617 sportspersons who have brought laurels to Tamil Nadu by winning medals in international and national level events, while ₹86 crore have been spent for providing Kalaignar Sports Kits (KSK). The Department has sanctioned ₹ 100 crore to provide KSK to all urban local bodies, the release said Listed the achievements of the Department of Youth Welfare and Sports Development headed by Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, an official press release said, the Department has set national and international benchmarks including hosting major global events such as the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad, WTA Chennai Open, Squash World Cup, Men's Asian Hockey Champions Trophy, Khelo India Youth Games, World Surfing League and India's first Formula-4 night race. Tamil Nadu bagged second place in the 2023 Khelo India Youth Games and ranked sixth in the 38th National Games. Steps are underway for establishing Chief Minister's Mini Stadia in 75 Assembly constituencies, with plans for all the 234 Tamil Nadu Champions Foundation and Mission International Medal Scheme offer crucial support to emerging athletes. These initiatives reflect a transformative sports policy that aims to empower youth, elevate Tamil Nadu to global sporting prominence and make Chennai the sports capital of the Indian subcontinent, the press release added. Ends
