Tamil Nadu Min Aadhav Arjuna calls for big push for sports, plans to set up 10 Olympic academies

Jun 24, 2026

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), June 24, 2026 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Sports Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Aadhav Arjuna on Tuesday stressed the need for a strong sports policy in the state, stating that India's lack of Olympic success reflects the absence of a clear sports vision. He said growing issues like drug and alcohol abuse among youth must be addressed through sports and social reform, starting at the school level. He emphasised plans to build a structured sports development system focused on children aged 8-18, including grassroots training and the establishment of 10 Olympic academies across Tamil Nadu, with the long-term goal of producing Olympic medal winners.