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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
Mint
4 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
PM Narendra Modi meets Vaibhav Suryavanshi & family at Patna airport after 14-year-old's IPL success; see photos
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Indian Premier League's (IPL) 14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his family at the Patna airport on Friday, the pictures of which was shared on social media. Suryavanshi became a household name after the 14-year-old's success at the top level of Indian cricket while playing for Rajasthan Royals. PM Modi took to social media to share three pictures oh him with Suryavanshi and his family and wrote, 'At Patna airport, met the young cricketing sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his family. His cricketing skills are being admired all over the nation! My best wishes to him for his future endeavours.' PM Modi has been a big fan of Suyryavanshi ever since the teenager smashed a hundred in the ongoing IPL to become the youngest-ever centurion in the history of the tournament. He even cited Suryavanshi's example to motivate and inspire the athletes at the Khelo India Youth Games in Bihar recently. Suryavanshi also hails from Bihar's Samastipur. The meeting facilitated by Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) president, who took a special permission from the National Cricket Academy (NCA), to summon Suryavanshi to Patna on Thursday and facilitated his meeting with Prime Minister Modi. "It was not just a personal milestone for Vaibhav but also a proof of the fact that there is no dearth of talent in Bihar cricket – what is needed are the right platforms, opportunities, and positive guidance," said BCA president Rakesh Tiwari in a statement. Suryavanshi made headlines last year when he became the youngest cricketer to be picked up at the mega auction by Rajasthan Royals for ₹ 1.1 crore. He took the cricketing world by storm last month when he scored a 35-ball hundred against Gujarat Titans. He finished his maiden IPL campaign with a fifty. Overall, in seven matches, Suryavanshi amassed 252 runs in seven matches, at a strike rate of 206.56. Earlier, his sensational 2024 season saw him excel both domestically and internationally. During his debut, Suryavanshi scored 71 off 42 balls against Baroda in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25, becoming the youngest Indian to score a List-A fifty. On the international stage, Suryavanshi set the record for the fastest youth Test century by an Indian, scoring a blazing 58-ball ton against Australia in Chennai. He also played a pivotal role in India's run to the ACC U19 Asia Cup final, contributing two crucial half-centuries. Stay updated on all the action from the IPL 2025. Check the IPL 2025 Schedule, track the latest IPL 2025 Points Table, and follow the top performers with the Orange Cap and Purple Cap.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Chaubey meets Udhayanidhi to discuss roadmap for women's football development in TN
All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey met Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday to discuss the roadmap for women's football development in the State. 'I have spoken with the Dy. CM, who is also the Sports Minister, and we discussed on to take over three districts — Erode and Dindigul are two of them. These districts have over 100 women players aged between 13 and 16. In Chennai alone, there are 20 (women) players above 19 years of age,' Chaubey told The Hindu. Tamil Nadu won the Senior Women's National Championship in 2023 and bagged silver at the Khelo India Youth Games this month. 'The AIFF wishes to provide technical support to Tamil Nadu women footballers, and also identify nearly 20 former footballers who have played for a significant number of years and give them coaching education, preferably through an elected member association, and in collaboration with the sports department of the Government of Tamil Nadu,' Chaubey said. Chaubey was here with AIFF vice-president N.A. Haris. He hoped the elections of the Tamil Nadu Football Association (TNFA) — scheduled on Saturday – would finish quickly. The TNFA has not had an election since 2018, with its last Annual General Meeting in Salem in 2014, jeopardising men's and women's leagues here. 'The AIFF, in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India, conducted 87 leagues in 2023-24 and 63 leagues in 2024-25 under the name 'Asmita' across three age groups, U-15, U-17, U-30,' Chaubey said. 'However, none of these leagues took place in Tamil Nadu,' he added.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
PM praises Bihar for successfully hosting Khelo India Youth Games
Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded Bihar for successfully hosting the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) from May 4 to May 15. Speaking during his monthly ' Mann Ki Baat ' address, Modi said the event was a resounding success with five cities in Bihar hosting competitions that drew athletes from across the country. "They praised the sporting spirit of Bihar and the warmth shown by the people of the state. The land of Bihar is very special. Twenty-six records had been made there in the games," he said. The PM reiterated the sentiment he had expressed during the opening ceremony, which he attended via videoconference. "The more you play, the more you bloom," he said. During the inauguration, the PM had also praised CM Nitish Kumar for investing in sports infrastructure. He highlighted the development of a sports city on the Patna-Gaya highway and the recently inaugurated Rajgir Sports Academy in Nalanda. Modi added that hosting events like the KIYG would strengthen Bihar's presence in the national sporting arena. "Jo jitna khelega, woh utna khilega (the more you play, the more you bloom)," he said in his message to the young athletes. Maharashtra topped the medal tally with 58 gold medals, followed by Haryana with 39 and Rajasthan with 24. Host state Bihar secured 36 medals, including seven gold and 11 silver.
