Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Announces ₹30 Lakh Reward for Para Games Bronze Medalists

What Happened

Tamil Nadu will award a cash incentive of ₹30 lakh to each of its bronze‑medal winners from the 5th Asian Para Games held in Japan. The medals came from table‑tennis: Jehan Dorab Madan won bronze in the men’s singles Class 1 event, while Sahana Ravi took bronze in the women’s Class 9 event.

Reaction

The announcement was made by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday. In a post on X, Vijay congratulated Mr Madan for his men’s singles performance and Ms Ravi for her women’s category success, calling their achievements a source of pride for the state. The two awards together total ₹60 lakh.

Context

The Asian Para Games, a quadrennial multi‑sport event for athletes with disabilities, was staged in Japan in 2026. Class 1 in table‑tennis is for athletes with the most significant impairment and they play while seated in a wheelchair; Class 9 includes athletes with minimal physical limitation who compete standing. The Games are the continent’s premier competition for para‑athletes, attracting participants from more than 40 nations. Tamil Nadu’s incentive follows the state’s practice of rewarding para‑sport success to encourage participation and improve support for athletes with disabilities.