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Tamil Nadu CM Announces Rs 75 Lakh for Vithya Gold

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 4:09 PM UTC · How we work

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Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced a Rs 75 lakh reward for Vithya Ramraj’s gold at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
Vijay granted Vithya Ramraj Rs 30 lakh for her 400 m hurdles bronze with a 54.75-second time.
Vijay gave Vithya Ramraj and Vishal T K Rs 50 lakh each for the mixed 4×400 m relay silver.
Vithya Ramraj’s total cash incentives from Tamil Nadu now equal Rs 1.55 crore across three medals.
Vijay rewarded G Kamalini Rs 75 lakh for India’s women’s T20 gold.

History

Historical Context

In 2008, India sent 57 athletes to Beijing, and the government has offered cash incentives for Olympic medalists, reflecting a broader trend of state-sponsored rewards. Today, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced a Rs 75 lakh reward for Asian Games medalist Vithya Ramraj, echoing the earlier national policy. This continuity shows how early incentive schemes shape regional support for athletes.

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Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced a Rs 75 lakh reward for Vithya Ramraj’s gold at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
Vijay granted Vithya Ramraj Rs 30 lakh for her 400 m hurdles bronze with a 54.75-second time.
Vijay gave Vithya Ramraj and Vishal T K Rs 50 lakh each for the mixed 4×400 m relay silver.
Vithya Ramraj’s total cash incentives from Tamil Nadu now equal Rs 1.55 crore across three medals.
Vijay rewarded G Kamalini Rs 75 lakh for India’s women’s T20 gold.

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