Tamilnadu Chief Minister M K Stalin made statements in the Assembly for the growth of sports in Tamil Nadu, including a 3% job reservation for silambam (a martial art) champions, reinstating the Chennai ATP tennis event, organising Beach Olympics, and constructing a sports city in Chennai.
He also announced the construction of a dedicated stadium for ‘jallikattu’ (bull-taming) competitions in Alanganallur, Madurai.
“An Olympic Gold Quest will be implemented for Rs 25 crore to aid Tamil Nadu athletes in winning gold in international sports contests such as the Olympics,” the Chief Minister informed the Assembly.
Apart from providing the three per cent reservation in employment for silambam champions, the State government would take steps to resume Chennai Open ATP tennis tournament and organise Beach Olympics, he said.
