Tamil Nadu Chief Minister:<\/b> Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has congratulated para badminton player Manisha Ramadass on winning a bronze medal at the fifth Asian Para Games in Japan and announced a Rs 30 lakh cash incentive from the state government in recognition of her achievement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Manisha won the bronze in the Mixed Doubles SL3\u2013SU5 event with Paralympic champion Pramod Bhagat at the Asian Para Games 2026 after a hard-fought semifinal against Indonesia\u2019s Lani Ratri Oktila and Jikmat Ramdani.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In a message on his official X account, the Chief Minister extended his greetings to the Indian team and singled out the Tamil Nadu player for praise following the bronze medal finish in the mixed doubles SL3-SU5 category. Vijay said the achievement reflected Manisha\u2019s perseverance and hard work, adding that her success would inspire a younger generation of para athletes to pursue their sporting ambitions with confidence and determination.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cMy heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the Indian team and Tamil Nadu\u2019s Manisha Ramadass for winning the bronze medal in the mixed doubles SL3-SU5 badminton event at the fifth Asian Para Games being held in Japan,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Announcing the financial reward, the Chief Minister said the Tamil Nadu government would provide Rs 30 lakh as an incentive to honour her medal-winning performance at the continental competition. The announcement places official recognition alongside the Chief Minister\u2019s appreciation of the effort behind the result.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
His message highlighted both Manisha\u2019s contribution to the Indian team\u2019s performance and the pride her achievement had brought to her home State. Vijay expressed hope that the medal would encourage emerging para athletes, describing Manisha\u2019s success as a source of fresh hope for young sportspersons seeking to make their mark.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Her achievement, he said, demonstrated the value of sustained effort and determination in reaching competitive goals. He wished her further success in the years ahead and hoped she would continue bringing laurels to Tamil Nadu and India. The Chief Minister\u2019s message focused on the significance of recognising para sporting achievements and encouraging athletes whose performances can motivate others to take up competitive sport.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
His message highlighted both Manisha\u2019s contribution to the Indian team\u2019s performance and the pride her achievement had brought to her home State. Vijay expressed hope that the medal would encourage emerging para athletes, describing Manisha\u2019s success as a source of fresh hope for young sportspersons seeking to make their mark.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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