Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said that very soon, mini-stadiums would come up in all the Assembly constituencies, with national and international coaches training the players.
Delivering his speech at the closing ceremony of the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad, the Chief Minister said two boxing academies would be established in the city, and an arena for Jallikattu would also be constructed. He told the audience that the State would host the ‘Chennai Open’ WTA International Championship, and was hoping to host the Asian Beach Games.
Mr. Stalin announced that a State and district-level ‘Chief Minister’s Trophy Games’ for traditional sports, Kabaddi and Silambattam, would be held soon. “Through this, new talent will be identified, and this will help many youngsters choose sports as their career path,” he added.
