Asian Games 2026: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces ₹75 lakh for Vithya Ramraj for clinching gold medal
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has announced a cash reward of ₹75 lakh for athlete Vithya Ramraj following her gold medal win at the 2026 Asian Games. This follows a previous reward for her bronze medal performance in the same competition.
Why it matters
Government-sponsored incentives for athletes are a common method for promoting sports culture and recognizing national achievements.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday (September 29, 2026) announced a cash prize of ₹75 lakh for athlete Vithya Ramraj for winning a gold medal in the 4x400-metre relay at the Asian Games in Japan.
In a social media post, he said it was her third medal at the Asian Games and a matter of pride for India and Tamil Nadu .
On Monday (September 28), he had announced a cash prize of ₹30 lakh for her bronze medal in the 400-metre hurdles..
Published - September 29, 2026 11:40 pm IST
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