Chief Minister M.K. Stalin condoled the death of table tennis player D. Vishwa, who was killed in a road accident while he was on his way to take part in the 83rd senior National and inter-State table tennis championships, that began in Shillong, Meghalaya, on Monday.
“While there were expectations that he would bring several laurels, he has left us. I extend my deep condolences to his parents, family members and friends,” Mr. Stalin said in a statement. He also announced a solatium of ₹10 lakh to the family of the deceased.
In a tweet, the Chief Minister said, “Shocked beyond words to hear about the heartbreaking & untimely demise of our young, promising Table Tennis player Vishwa Deenadayalan. He was a legend-in-making and it pains me that he left us too soon. I offer my deepest condolences to his family, friends & sports fraternity.”
