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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Announces Rs 75 Lakh Reward for Asian Games Gold Medalist Kamalini
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Moneycontrol•24-09-2026, 18:21
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Announces Rs 75 Lakh Reward for Asian Games Gold Medalist Kamalini
- •Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced a cash prize of Rs 75 lakh for Gunalan Kamalini, a member of the Indian women's cricket team that won gold at the 2026 Asian Games.
- •The Indian women's cricket team successfully defended their Asian Games title by defeating Sri Lanka by 147 runs, posting 216/3 and bowling out Sri Lanka for 69/10.
- •Kamalini, the sole representative from Tamil Nadu, featured in all three matches of the successful campaign, with her notable contribution being running out Mithali Bandara.
- •CM Vijay praised Kamalini's achievement, stating the reward will inspire youth and women in Tamil Nadu, and affirmed the government's support for talented sportspersons.
- •This is the first financial incentive announced by a state government to honor the cricketers who secured India's first gold medal in this edition of the Asian Games.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced a prestigious cash prize of Rs 75 lakh for Gunalan Kamalini after she won a gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games.
The Indian women's cricket team defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final to successfully defend their Asian Games title.
Although Kamalini did not get a chance to bat or bowl during the match, her most notable contribution was running-out Sri Lankan tailender Mithali Bandara.
