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Tamil Nadu Talent Research Wing

August 21 , 2026 12 hrs 0 min 100 0

Tamil Nadu will set up a Talent Research Wing to identify and train young sports talents for future Olympic competitions.
The wing will be established under the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) at a cost of ₹5 crore.
It will identify talented boys and girls aged 8 to 18 years and provide training.
10 Olympic Centres of Excellence will be established at a cost of ₹15 crore.
A Paralympic Centre of Excellence and an SDAT Olympic House will also be established in Chennai.
The cash award for Tamil Nadu Olympic and Paralympic gold medallists will increase from ₹3 crore to ₹5 crore.