State - April 3, 2025

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin Grants ₹15 Lakh for Six Athletes Participating in Gymnasiade 2025 in Serbia

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Chennai – Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin announced financial assistance of ₹15 lakh to six selected athletes from Tamil Nadu who will be participating in the Gymnasiade 2025 international sports competition in Belgrade, Serbia.

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has been committed to supporting talented athletes from Tamil Nadu to participate in international sporting events. In 2023, the Tamil Nadu Champions Foundation was established to provide financial aid to athletes.

₹56 Crore Disbursed to Athletes in One Year

Over the past year, based on merit and selection criteria, ₹56 crore has been granted to 16,056 athletes through this initiative. Many beneficiaries have competed in over 100 international sporting events, bringing glory to Tamil Nadu and India.

Gymnasiade 2025 Participation

The Gymnasiade 2025, organized by the International School Sport Federation (ISF), will be held in Belgrade, Serbia, from April 4 to April 14, 2025. Six athletes from Tamil Nadu have been selected to compete in Taekwondo and Dance Sport categories.

During an event at the Secretariat today (April 2, 2025), Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin announced financial assistance covering:

Airfare
Accommodation expenses
Competition participation fees
Visa fees
Insurance
Food expenses

Each athlete will receive ₹2.50 lakh, totaling ₹15 lakh, from the Tamil Nadu Champions Foundation. The Minister also congratulated and wished the athletes success in their competitions.

How to Apply for Financial Assistance

Athletes seeking financial support from the Tamil Nadu Champions Foundation can apply through www.tnchampions.sdat.in.

Officials Present

The event was attended by:

Additional Chief Secretary for Youth Welfare & Sports Development, Atulya Mishra, IAS
Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority Member Secretary, S. Bhavanath Sarathi, IAS
Coaches and other officials

Issued by:
Director, Information and Public Relations Department, Chennai-9