Erode Collector presents ₹10 lakh assistance to squash player for advanced training in England
Erode District Collector S. Kandasamy presented a ₹10 lakh cheque to squash player Shameena Riaz to support her advanced training in England. The funding was provided by the Olirum Erode Foundation to help the athlete prepare for future Olympic goals.
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Financial support for individual athletes is crucial for developing talent in non-mainstream sports and improving national performance on the global stage.
Erode Collector S. Kandasamy presented a cheque for ₹10 lakh to squash player Shameena Riaz on behalf of the Olirum Erode Foundation at the Collectorate on Monday (October 12, 2026) to support her advanced training in England.
Ms. Shameena had sought financial assistance of ₹10 lakh from the foundation to undergo advanced training in England as part of her preparations to achieve her Olympic goals. The foundation approved the financial assistance in the first week of September.
She has also made the State proud by winning a bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games.
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