# Tamil Nadu para athletes at Asian Para Games

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tamil-nadu-para-athletes-at-asian-para-games
> Updated: 2026-10-25T05:17:12.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Tamil Nadu para athletes representing India achieved significant success at the fifth Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. 

Initially, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced cash incentives of Rs 30 lakh each for para table tennis players Baby Sahana Ravi and Jehan Dorab Madan following their bronze medal wins. Baby Sahana Ravi secured bronze in the women’s singles Class 9 event, which marked India’s first medal in that specific category, while Jehan Dorab Madan earned bronze in the men’s singles Class 1 category.

As the games progressed, the total medal count for athletes from Tamil Nadu reached 15, comprising three gold, five silver, and seven bronze medals. The Chief Minister praised the athletes for their determination and mental strength, pledging continued government support for their sporting careers.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Tamil Nadu para athletes win 15 medals at Asian Para Games

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay congratulated state para athletes for winning 15 medals (3 gold, 5 silver, 7 bronze) at the fifth Asian Para Games in Japan.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tamil-nadu-para-athletes-win-15-medals-at-asian-para-games

### 2026-10-20: Tamil Nadu CM announces incentives for Asian Para Games medalists

Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay announced Rs 30 lakh incentives each for para table tennis players Baby Sahana Ravi and Jehan Dorab Madan for their bronze medal wins at the Asian Para Games in Japan.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tamil-nadu-cm-announces-incentives-for-asian-para-games-medalists

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