Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Wednesday congratulated Kasthuri Rajamani for clinching silver medal in the women’s powerlifting event in the 67 kg category at the ongoing 5th Asian Para Games in Japan.In a post on X, Mr.
Vijay said the athlete has brought pride to Tamil Nadu and India by winning silver medal. In recognition of her achievement, the Tamil Nadu government will provide her with an incentive of ₹50 lakh, he added.Mr.
Vijay also congratulated the Indian men’s badminton doubles team on winning the silver medal and lauded Tamil Nadu player Sivarajan Solaimalai, who was part of the team. In a post on X, he announced that the State government would provide an incentive of ₹50 lakh in recognition of his achievement.
Published - October 22, 2026 12:38 am IST