Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Vijay Launches Dream Olympics, Honours Tamil Nadu Athletes
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched a programme called Dream Olympics.
He also recognised athletes from Tamil Nadu at a ceremony in Chennai.
The athletes received praise and cash incentives for their sporting achievements.
Cricketer G Kamalini said Vijay’s words of support meant a lot to her.
Chess player Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa thanked the state for supporting athletes.
Vithya Ramraj said she won three medals and broke a 42-year-old national record.
Rower Satnam Singh said India’s first Asian Games medal in men’s Double Sculls could help the country win more medals in that event.
The ceremony took place at The Leela Palace on October 9.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched the Dream Olympics initiative at a ceremony in Chennai on October 9.
The Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu organised the event, where athletes received recognition and cash incentives.
Honourees included G Kamalini, who won Asian Games gold in women’s cricket, and chess grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, part of India’s Chess Olympiad silver-winning team.
Vithya Ramraj said she won three medals and broke a 42-year-old national record.
Rower Satnam Singh and partner Salman Khan won India’s first Asian Games medal in men’s Double Sculls, taking bronze in 6:13.25.
- 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.
- When
- October 9; the articles do not specify the year of the ceremony.
- Where
- The Leela Palace in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Why
- To recognise athletes’ performances and support and encourage sporting talent in Tamil Nadu.
- Initiative
- Dream Olympics
- Organiser
- Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT)
- Venue
- The Leela Palace, Chennai
- Athlete recognition
- Athletes were honoured and presented with cheques towards 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
- Won bronze with Salman Khan in the men’s Double Sculls at the 2026 Asian Games, recording 6:13.25.
