Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Ajith Kumar Backs Tamil Nadu’s Planned Olympic City
Tamil Nadu plans to build a large sports center in Chennai.
The project will be called the Tamil Nadu Olympic City.
It will have arenas where athletes can compete and practice.
It will also provide modern sports equipment.
Athletes will receive help at a special high-performance training center.
Sports science and sports medicine centers will also be included.
Actor Ajith Kumar thanked the state government for supporting young athletes.
He said the plans could help motorsports grow in India.
Actor Ajith Kumar thanked Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay for supporting sports initiatives.
Ajith praised plans to encourage young athletes, identify talent, and create opportunities.
He said the government’s motorsports initiative could provide a major boost to Indian motorsports.
The chief minister announced plans for a world-class Tamil Nadu Olympic City in Chennai.
The project will include sports arenas, advanced equipment, training, sports science, and sports medicine facilities.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, the Tamil Nadu government, and actor Ajith Kumar.
- What
- The government announced plans for a world-class Tamil Nadu Olympic City and motorsports infrastructure.
- When
- The announcement was made in the Assembly on Thursday.
- Where
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- The initiatives are intended to encourage young people in sports, identify talent, provide opportunities, and improve sports infrastructure.
- Project
- Tamil Nadu Olympic City
- Location
- Chennai
- Announced by
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay
- Development agency
- Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority
- Facilities
- World-class sports arenas and state-of-the-art sporting equipment
- Training
- A High-Performance Training Centre
- Specialized support
- Sports Science and Sports Medicine centres