#Sports
Browse all announcements and press releases tagged with Sports issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay's social media post congratulating Thiru. Raja Muthupandi for winning a silver medal in weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games.
Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay congratulated Thiru. Raja Muthupandi for winning a silver medal in the 65 kg weightlifting category at the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, and announced an incentive of 30 lakh rupees from the Tamil Nadu Government.
Renovated Arignar Anna Swimming Pool at a cost of Rs. 2.75 Crores Inaugurated by Hon'ble Minister for Public Works and Youth Welfare and Sports Development Thiru. Aadhav Arjuna
The Arignar Anna Swimming Pool, renovated at an estimated cost of Rs. 2.75 crore, was inaugurated by Hon'ble Minister for Public Works and Youth Welfare and Sports Development, Thiru. Aadhav Arjuna, today (23.07.2026).
Social media post released by Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay on the occasion of World Chess Day
Chief Minister S. Joseph Vijay extends wishes on World Chess Day, highlighting Tamil Nadu's achievement in producing numerous young chess Grandmasters and pledging government support for aspiring players.
CM S. Joseph Vijay extends birthday wishes to former Indian Cricket captain M.S. Dhoni
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister S. Joseph Vijay extended heartfelt birthday wishes to former Indian Cricket Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, acknowledging his inspiring journey, leadership, and contribution to the state's sporting spirit.
Hon'ble Minister Thiru. Aadhav Arjuna inaugurates 10 sports arenas and grounds worth Rs. 28.25 crore in 10 districts of Tamil Nadu and awards Rs. 13 lakh incentive to 5 athletes at the International Olympic Day celebrations.
At the International Olympic Day celebrations, Hon'ble Minister for Public Works and Sports Development, Thiru. Aadhav Arjuna, inaugurated 10 sports arenas and grounds built at a cost of Rs. 28.25 crore in 10 districts of Tamil Nadu and awarded incentive amounts worth Rs. 13 lakh to 5 athletes.
Additional Allocation of Rs. 12.67 Crore for Food, Uniforms, and Sports Equipment for 2600 Hostel Sports Persons to Encourage Tamil Nadu Athletes
Tamil Nadu Government has allocated an additional Rs. 12.67 crore to enhance the daily food allowance, uniform provision, and sports equipment for 2600 sports persons residing in state sports hostels and centers.
SDAT Organizes 'Start Run, Stop Drugs' Anti-Drug Run on June 26th; Invites Students, Youth, Sportspersons, and Public to Register
To commemorate the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26, the Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority (SDAT) is organizing an anti-drug awareness run named 'Start Run, Stop Drugs'. Students, youth, sportspersons, and the general public are invited to participate.
Minister Adhav Arjuna Provides Financial Aid and Equipment to Athletes
Honorable Minister Thiru. Adhav Arjuna distributed financial assistance of Rs. 10 lakh to Para Badminton player Thulasimathi Murugesan and shooting equipment worth Rs. 6.27 lakh to Para shooting player Manojkumar. He also awarded high incentives to medal-winning athletes from the Asian U20 Athletics Championship and financial support for an athlete participating in the Asian Beach Games.
Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay presented a cheque for Rs. 50 lakh as a high incentive to Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa, who created history by becoming the first Indian to win the title in the Norway Chess 2026 series.
Today (8.6.2026), at the Secretariat, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay presented a cheque for Rs. 50 lakh as a high incentive on behalf of the Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority to Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa, who made history by becoming the first Indian to win the title in the Norway Chess 2026 series held in Oslo, the capital of Norway.
Social media post released by Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay, congratulating Ms. Savitha Shri Baskar from Chennai who won the gold medal in the 21st Asian Individual Women's Chess Championship held in Mongolia.
Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Chess player Ms. Savitha Shri Baskar from Chennai who won the gold medal in the 21st Asian Individual Women's Chess Championship held in Mongolia.
Social media post released by Honorable Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay, extending greetings to Grandmaster Pragnanandhaa who won the title in the Norway Chess 2026 series.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay extends greetings to Grandmaster Pragnanandhaa for winning the Norway Chess 2026 title, making him the first Indian to achieve this feat.
Tamil Nadu Minister Aadhav Arjuna issues allocation orders to 495 students for Sports Development Authority hostels; 'Sports Policy' formulation underway
Hon'ble Minister Thiru. Aadhav Arjuna distributed allocation orders to 495 students for admission to sports hostels under the Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority. Counselling was held at Nehru Indoor Stadium on May 29, 2026. The state is also actively working on formulating a comprehensive 'Sports Policy'.