Tamil Nadu to Give Asian Para Games Medalists Up to ₹75 Lakh

Vijay congratulates T.N. medallists of 5th Asian Para Games

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay said the state government will award incentives to the athletes recognised for their achievements at the 5th Asian Para Games being held in Japan.

In a post on X, Mr. Vijay congratulated Naveen Sivakumar, who won the gold medal in the men’s singles SL4 category in badminton.

He also congratulated Thulasimathi Murugesan, who won the silver medal in the women’s singles SU5 category in badminton.

Nithya Sree won the silver medal in the women’s singles SH6 category in badminton, while Jehan Dorab Madan won the bronze medal in the men’s doubles MD4 category in table tennis.

The government will award ₹75 lakh to Naveen Sivakumar in recognition of his achievement.

Thulasimathi Murugesan and Nithya Sree will each receive ₹50 lakh, according to Mr. Vijay.

Jehan Dorab Madan will receive an incentive of ₹30 lakh for his bronze-medal performance in table tennis.

Mr. Vijay’s post and the incentive announcement were reported on Friday (October 23, 2026).

Source: The Hindu