Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Tamil Nadu Announces ₹75 Lakh Reward for Kamalini
India’s women’s cricket team won a gold medal at the Asian Games 2026.
The games were held in Japan.
India beat Sri Lanka in the final by 147 runs.
G Kamalini, an 18-year-old cricketer from Madurai, was part of India’s team.
She did not get to bat in the final.
However, she helped with a run-out while fielding.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay announced a ₹75 lakh reward for her.
He said her success could encourage young people and women in the state.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay announced a ₹75 lakh cash reward for cricketer G Kamalini.
Kamalini was part of India’s women’s cricket team that won gold at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan.
India defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the women’s T20 final.
Kamalini, an 18-year-old cricketer from Madurai, did not bat but helped complete a run-out in the final.
Vijay said Kamalini’s achievement would inspire Tamil Nadu’s youth and women.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, G Kamalini, and India’s women’s cricket team.
- What
- The Tamil Nadu government announced a ₹75 lakh cash reward for Kamalini after India won the women’s cricket gold medal.
- When
- The announcement was reported on September 22, following the Asian Games 2026 final.
- Where
- The final was played at the Asian Games in Japan; Kamalini is from Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- The reward recognizes Kamalini’s role in India’s gold-medal victory and is intended to support and inspire talented sportspersons.
- Reward
- ₹75 lakh from the Government of Tamil Nadu
- Recipient
- G Kamalini
- Event
- Asian Games 2026 women’s cricket
- Result
- India defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs
- Age
- 18
- Hometown
- Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Final contribution
- Helped execute a run-out combination with wicket-keeper Richa Ghosh