Minister M. Mathiventhan distributed prizes for the winners of various competitions in Namakkal in Tamil Nadu on Saturday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement. Minister for Adi Dravidar Welfare M. Mathiventhan, on Saturday (January 31, 2026), inaugurated the the Chief Minister’s Youth Sports Festival – Ithu Namma Aattam at the sports ground in Namakkal Collectorate premises. Speaking at the function, the Minister said that many schemes have been implemented in the Sports Department by Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin. To improve the skills, strength, social attachment and mental health, Ithu Namma Aattam is conductedat the district and State-levels. The union-level competitions were held at 15 panchayat unions in Namakkal and on Saturday, the district-level competitions were conducted. The winners of the first three places received ₹6,000, ₹4,000 and ₹2,000, respectively. The winners of the first three places at the State level will receive ₹75,000, ₹50,000 and ₹25,000, respectively, the Minister added. Rajya Sabha member K.R.N. Rajeshkumar said that Tamil Nadu is a forerunner in the Sports Department in the country and a 3% reservation is provided to sportspersons, through which, more than 100 people have currently secured government jobs. Later, the Minister distributed prizes for the winners of various competitions. District Collector Durgamoorthi, Namakkal Corporation Mayor D. Kalanithi and officials from departments concerned also participated. Published – January 31, 2026 07:30 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation ‘Tamil Nadu’s healthcare services a top draw for global medical tourism’ Assam CM dragging Supreme Court into his anti-Miya narrative: Gaurav Gogoi