Tamil Nadu CM Vijay awards Rs 17 crore to Chief Minister’s Trophy winners and honours Para Asian Games medallists
The ceremony took place at Nehru Stadium in Chennai on October 29.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay distributed Rs 17 crore in prize money to Chief Minister’s Trophy winners and honoured Para Asian Games medallists at Nehru Stadium in Chennai on October 29.
Key takeaways
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay distributed Rs 17 crore in prize money to Chief Minister’s Trophy winners.
- Medallists from the Para Asian Games were honoured at the same event.
- The ceremony was held at Nehru Stadium in Chennai on October 29.
- India won a record 114 medals at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
- India’s tally included 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze medals.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay distributed Rs 17 crore in prize money to the winners of the Chief Minister’s Trophy and honoured medallists from the Para Asian Games at an event held at Nehru Stadium in Chennai on October 29, according to The News Mill.
Record Para Asian Games haul
India concluded its campaign at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with a record haul of 114 medals, consisting of 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze, The News Mill reported. Indian para-athletes delivered world-record performances, historic victories and podium sweeps across various disciplines.
Prime Minister’s reaction
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian para-athletes for their record 114-medal haul at the Asian Para Games 2026, describing the performance as an occasion of immense pride and joy for the nation.
In a post on X, he said: “What an extraordinary achievement by our para-athletes at the just concluded Asian Para Games 2026! With a record 114 medals, this marks India’s best-ever performance at the Games.
This is an occasion of immense pride and joy for the entire nation! I congratulate every member of our contingent for their exceptional determination. ”
Previous edition comparison
India surpassed its previous edition’s medal tally of 108, which included 27 gold, 32 silver and 49 bronze medals. The country had initially won 111 medals at the last edition, but three were subsequently stripped following doping charges against Neeraj Yadav and Parveen.
About the Games
The 2026 Asian Para Games, also known as the 5th Asian Para Games and commonly known as Aichi-Nagoya 2026, was a multi-sport event for Asian athletes with disabilities that parallels the 2026 Asian Games, being held from 18 to 24 October 2026 around Aichi Prefecture in Japan.
Nagoya, the capital city of Aichi Prefecture, was the first Japanese city to host the Asian Para Games. The event returned to its traditional four-year cycle, after the 2022 edition was postponed to 2023 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
SAI felicitation
The Sports Authority of India (SAI), Regional Centre Gandhinagar, also organised a felicitation ceremony to honour Indian para-athletes who won medals at the Games. The ceremony acknowledged not only the athletes’ dedication and perseverance but also the contributions of their coaches and support teams.
The event was attended by Prashant Singh, Regional Director of SAI Regional Centre Gandhinagar; Bibhubhushan, Deputy Director of SAI NCOE Ahmedabad; and Ishpreet Kaur, Assistant Director of SAI Regional Centre Gandhinagar. The officials congratulated the athletes and coaches and appreciated their contribution to para-sports.
India’s Asian Para Games medal comparison
Edition | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 Aichi-Nagoya | 30 | 35 | 49 | 114 |
Previous edition | 27 | 32 | 49 | 108 |
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