Chennai, 23 Oct 2026: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has congratulated Indian para – badm into n players for winning bronze medals in the mixed doubles events at the 5th Asian Para Games being held in Japan and announced an incentive of Rs 30 lakh each for Tamil Nadu players Nithya Sree and Manisha Ramadass.
Nithya Sree was part of the Indian team that won bronze in them ixed doubles SH6 category, while Manisha Ramadass featured in the bronze-winning team in the SL3-SU5 category.
In separate social media posts, the Chief Minister extended his heartfelt congratu lations to the players and their respective Indian teams for their achievements.
Praising Nithya Sree's confidence, perseverance and hard work, Vijay said her success would inspire young people to over come challenges and achieve their goals. He wished her further success in reaching greater heights.
Congratulating Manisha Ramadass, the Chief Minister said her achievement would instil fresh hope among young paraathletes and motivate them to pursue excellence. He also wished her continued success in bringing laurels to Tamil Nadu and India.
The Tamil Nadu government's incentive of Rs 30 lakh for each player recognises their achievements on the international sporting stage.