T.N. govt. to set up Talent Research Wing to groom future Olympic champions
It would be established under the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu at a cost of ₹5 crore, says Aadhav Arjuna
Tamil Nadu's Sports Development Authority (SDAT) plans to set up a Talent Research Wing, with a budget of ₹5 crore, to identify and train young sports talent aged 8-18 to become future Olympic champions. Minister Aadhav Arjuna announced that Tamil Nadu currently has 44 sports hostels across 27 districts and more will be established, with modernization plans including air conditioning.
Ten Olympic Centres of Excellence, costing ₹15 crore, aim to win Olympic medals, while a Paralympic Centre of Excellence will be set up in Chennai at no cost. An SDAT 'Olympic House' is also proposed for Chennai to coordinate Olympic and international sporting activities. Traditional sports like kabaddi, kho-kho, silambam, and kalaripayattu will be promoted globally through annual competitions costing ₹42 crore.
Gold, silver, and bronze medal winners will receive increased financial assistance, with amounts rising from ₹3-1-1 crores to ₹5-3-2 crores. Gold medalists' cash incentive will be raised from ₹3 to ₹5 crore, silver from ₹2 to ₹3 crore, and bronze from ₹1 to ₹2 crore.
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