Ten Young Athletes Awarded ₹50,000 Each at Chennai Event
Budding sportspersons awarded Rs 50,000 each
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During the Chennai Super Kings-Tamil Nadu Sports Journalists’ Association Awards and Scholarships 2026, ten young athletes received ₹50,000 each. Notable attendees included cricket and sports legends, emphasizing ongoing support for emerging talent in Tamil Nadu, India.
- 01Ten budding sportspersons awarded ₹50,000 each.
- 02Notable beneficiaries include chess prodigies and a young footballer.
- 03Event supported by Chennai Super Kings and Tamil Nadu Cricket Association.
- 04Prominent sports figures attended, including Olympic and cricket legends.
- 05CSK's Rupa Gurunath pledged continued support for young athletes.
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On April 7, 2026, the Chennai Super Kings-Tamil Nadu Sports Journalists’ Association Awards and Scholarships celebrated ten promising young athletes, each receiving ₹50,000. Among the awardees were chess talents Tamizh Amudhan, R. Aaranya, and footballer S. Dharshini from Mannargudi. The event, supported by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association, was attended by notable figures such as CSK’s Director Rupa Gurunath, CEO Kasi Viswanathan, and Olympic gold medallist V Baskaran. Rupa Gurunath emphasized the importance of nurturing young talent, stating that the awards signify the beginning of their journey rather than the end. She expressed pride in continuing her father N. Srinivasan’s legacy of supporting all sports, not just cricket, and reaffirmed CSK's commitment to aiding young athletes in Tamil Nadu.
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The awards provide financial support to young athletes, helping them pursue their sports careers.
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