Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Tamil Nadu Asian Games Medallists Receive Hero’s Welcome in Chennai
Tamil Nadu athletes came home after winning medals at the Asian Games in Japan.
A large group welcomed them at Chennai airport.
Vidya Ramraj won three medals in track events.
Vishal, Abinaya and Paranika also won medals in athletics.
Badminton player Harikaran and cricket player Kamalini celebrated their medals too.
A state minister congratulated the athletes.
Several athletes said government help and coaching supported their training.
They said they hope to keep competing and winning.
Tamil Nadu athletes who won medals at the Asian Games in Japan were welcomed at Chennai airport on Friday.
About 100 athletes from the State Development Authority of Tamil Nadu gathered with placards to greet the medallists.
Vidya Ramraj won three athletics medals: gold in the women’s 4x400m relay, silver in the mixed 4x400m relay and bronze in the women’s 400m hurdles.
Vishal, Abinaya and Paranika also won athletics medals, while badminton medallist Harikaran and cricket medallist Kamalini spoke about their achievements.
The medallists credited Tamil Nadu’s government, coaches and family support for helping them succeed.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Asian Games medallists, including Vidya Ramraj, Vishal, Abinaya and Paranika.
- What
- The athletes received a welcome and felicitation after returning with medals.
- When
- Friday; the articles do not specify a date.
- Where
- Chennai airport, Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- They were welcomed to celebrate their medal-winning performances at the Asian Games.
- Event
- Asian Games in Japan
- Welcome location
- Chennai airport
- Welcoming group
- About 100 athletes from the State Development Authority of Tamil Nadu
- Vidya Ramraj
- Gold in women’s 4x400m relay; silver in mixed 4x400m relay; bronze in women’s 400m hurdles
- Vishal
- Bronze medals in mixed and men’s 4x400m relays
- Abinaya
- Bronze in women’s 100m relay
- Paranika
- Bronze in pole vault; she described it as India’s first Asian Games medal in the event