Tamil Nadu CM Announces ₹30 Lakh Reward for Para Badminton Star Manisha Ramdas
Tamil Nadu CM honors Manisha Ramdas with ₹30 lakh for her bronze medal win at the Asian Para Games, celebrating her inspiring achievement.
Chennai, October 22 (Daily Kiran) : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has congratulated para badminton player Manisha Ramdas for winning a bronze medal at the ongoing Asian Para Games in Japan. In recognition of her achievement, the state government will award her ₹30 lakh.
Manisha secured the bronze medal in the mixed doubles SL3–SU5 category, competing alongside Paralympic champion Pramod Bhagat. They faced a tough semifinal match against Indonesia’s Lani Nhatri Oktila and Jikmat Ramdani.
On his official X account, the Chief Minister extended his best wishes to the Indian team and praised Manisha’s performance. He expressed, “I wholeheartedly congratulate the Indian team and Tamil Nadu’s own Manisha Ramdas for winning the bronze medal in badminton at the 5th Para Asian Games in Japan.”
Vijay emphasized that the Tamil Nadu government would provide substantial support of ₹30 lakh to honor Manisha. He noted that her success reflects her dedication and hard work. Furthermore, he believes her achievement will inspire a new generation of para athletes to pursue their sporting dreams with confidence and determination.
He added, “I wish her further success in the future and hope she continues to bring pride to Tamil Nadu and India.” The Chief Minister highlighted Manisha’s contribution to the Indian team’s performance and the pride her success brings to her home state. He expressed hope that her medal would motivate emerging para athletes and serve as a beacon for young players aspiring to make their mark.
Vijay’s message focused on recognizing achievements in para sports and promoting athletes whose performances can inspire others to engage in competitive sports.
