Udhayanidhi Stalin launches Athlete Management System

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday launched an Athlete Management System at the Tamil Nadu Sports Conclave in Chennai on Tuesday.

For the first time, the State government was bringing together training, wellness, performance, and medical insights into a single, intelligent digital platform, he said, adding that since 2023, the conclave had emerged as a powerful platform for the exchange of ideas, innovation, and inspiration in sports development.

Listing the steps taken to promote sports in the State, Mr. Udhayanidhi said: “We are constructing the Chief Minister’s Mini Stadium in all constituencies of the State, each at a cost of ₹3 crore, with a minimum of five sporting facilities.”

The Tamil Nadu government was providing financial assistance to players through the Tamil Nadu Champions Foundation even before they were participating in major events. The State government encouraged them with high cash incentives after they win medals, he said. Last year, it gave over 100 jobs to sportspersons in Tamil Nadu, he recalled.

The initiatives taken up by the government are receiving recognition from various quarters, Mr. Udhayanidhi said and added that they remained fully committed to strengthening sports infrastructure, scientific support systems, coaching excellence, and policy frameworks. “We strongly believe that progress in sports is never achieved alone. It’s going to be a team effort,” he added.