T.N. govt. to set up Talent Research Wing to groom future Olympic champions
The Tamil Nadu government is launching a Talent Research Wing and modernizing sports infrastructure to groom future Olympic champions. The initiative includes new sports hostels, increased cash incentives for medal winners, and a focus on traditional sports.
Why it matters
This represents a significant state-level investment in sports infrastructure and athlete development to improve international competitive performance.
Minister for Public Works and Sports Development Aadhav Arjuna on Tuesday said a Talent Research Wing would be established under the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) at a cost of ₹5 crore to identify talented young boys and girls in sports in the age group of 8 to 18 and train them to become future Olympic champions.
Making the announcements for the Youth Welfare and Sports Development Department, Mr. Arjuna said that currently, Tamil Nadu has a total of 44 sports hostels in 27 districts. He said new sports hostels would be established in all districts.
All sports hostels functioning under the SDAT would be modernised, with air-conditioning facilities. Ten Olympic Centres of Excellence would also be established at a cost of ₹15 crore with the aim of winning medals at the Olympics and international sporting competitions, he said.
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