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Vijay Launches Dream Olympics, Honours Tamil Nadu Athletes
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched a programme called Dream Olympics.
At the same event, the state honoured athletes who had competed in major competitions.
Some athletes received cash incentives for their performances.
Cricket player G Kamalini said the Chief Minister’s encouraging words meant a lot to her.
Chess player Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa thanked the state for supporting athletes.
Vithya Ramraj celebrated winning three medals and breaking a national record.
Rower Satnam Singh said India’s first Asian Games medal in men’s Double Sculls could help the sport grow.
The event took place in Chennai.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched the Dream Olympics initiative at a Chennai ceremony.
The Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu organised the event to recognise athletes’ performances and provide cash incentives.
Honoured athletes included Asian Games gold medallist G Kamalini and Chess Olympiad silver medallist Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa.
Athlete Vithya Ramraj said she won three medals, broke a 42-year-old national record and valued government support.
Rower Satnam Singh said India’s first men’s Double Sculls Asian Games medal could encourage further success in the event.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu, and athletes from the state.
- What
- Vijay launched the Dream Olympics initiative and honoured athletes with recognition and cash incentives.
- Where
- The Leela Palace in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
- When
- October 9; the article does not specify the year.
- Why
- To recognise athletes’ performances and support and encourage sporting talent in Tamil Nadu.
Athlete perspectives
Not applicable
Assessment of government support
Athlete perspectives
The athletes quoted praised Tamil Nadu government support and said it was meaningful and helpful.
Not applicable
The report presents no critical or opposing view of the initiative or support.
Key facts
- Initiative launched
- Dream Olympics
- Event organiser
- Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT)
- Venue
- The Leela Palace, Chennai
- Athlete recognition
- Athletes received felicitation and cash incentives.
- G Kamalini
- Won gold with the Indian women's cricket team at the 2026 Asian Games.
- Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa
- Was part of the Indian team that won silver at the 2026 Chess Olympiad.
- Satnam Singh
- Partnered with Salman Khan to win bronze in the men's Double Sculls at the 2026 Asian Games, in 6:13.25.
Quotes
G Kamalini
Madurai-born wicketkeeper-batter who won Asian Games gold with India’s women’s cricket team.
“It's really a proud moment for me and for my family.”
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Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa
Chess Grandmaster and member of India’s silver-medal-winning Chess Olympiad team.
“We won the silver medal in the Chess Olympiad, and it was great that we got to meet the CM and also receive cash in the centre for that.”
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Satnam Singh
Rower who partnered with Salman Khan to win Asian Games bronze in men’s Double Sculls.
“The paths that had been blocked have now opened. We can now hope that we will win more medals in this event in the future and perform even better.”
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