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Gold Medalist Vidya Ramraj Receives Rs. 75 Lakh Incentive from Tamil Nadu Government!
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News18•29-09-2026, 21:15
Gold Medalist Vidya Ramraj Receives Rs. 75 Lakh Incentive from Tamil Nadu Government!
- •The Tamil Nadu government has announced an incentive of Rs. 75 lakh for Vidya Ramraj, who won a gold medal at the Asian Games.
- •Chief Minister Joseph Vijay congratulated Vidya Ramraj for bringing pride to Tamil Nadu and India in the women's 4 x 400 meters relay race.
- •This is Vidya Ramraj's third medal at the ongoing Asian Games, achieved through her talent, hard work, and dedication.
- •Her victory is expected to inspire young athletes in Tamil Nadu.
- •The Indian men's 4 x 400 meters relay team, including Tamil Nadu players Vishal and Rajesh, received Rs. 30 lakh each for their bronze medal.
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The Tamil Nadu government announced a high cash incentive of Rs. 75 lakh for sportswoman Vidya Ramraj after she won a gold medal in the women's 4 x 400 meters relay race at the Asian Games.
Vithya Ramraj broke the legendary P T Usha's 42-year-old national record in the women's 400m hurdles by clocking a personal best of 54.75 seconds to win a bronze medal.
Chief Minister Joseph Vijay announced an incentive of Rs. 30 lakh each for Tamil Nadu players Vishal and Rajesh, who were part of the Indian men's team that won a bronze medal in the 4 × 400 meters relay race.
