CM Vijay sanctions ₹10 crore for Chennai Open International Women’s Tennis Championship 2026
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has sanctioned ₹10 crore to host the Chennai Open International Women’s Tennis Championship 2026. The event, organized by the Tamil Nadu Tennis Association, aims to boost the state's profile in international sports.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has sanctioned ₹10 crore for hosting the Chennai Open International Women’s Tennis Championship 2026 (WTA 250).
On Tuesday, representatives of the Tamil Nadu Tennis Association (TNTA) met the Chief Minister at the Secretariat to discuss the conduct of the tournament. The delegation included TNTA president Vijay Amritraj, CEO Hiten Joshi, tournament coordinator P. Prasanth, and honorary secretary N. Venkatesh.
According to an official release, the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT), in association with the TNTA, will host the Chennai Open International Women’s Tennis Championship 2026 (WTA 250) in November.
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