Chennai, Apr 7 (PTI) Ten budding sportspersons were presented with Rs 50,000 each at the Chennai Super Kings-Tamil Nadu Sports Journalists’ Association Awards and Scholarships 2026, held with the support of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association.
Chess prodigies Tamizh Amudhan (the only under-9 player in the world rated above 2000 Elo), R. Aaranya (Asian youth champion) and S. Dharshini, a 15-year-old footballer from Mannargudi, were some of the beneficiaries.
Among those present were CSK’s Director Rupa Gurunath, CEO Kasi Viswanathan, and India U-19 World Cup-winning captain and CSK batter Ayush Mhatre, alongside Olympic gold medallist V Baskaran and table tennis legend Sharath Kamal.
Other notable sportspersons present included veteran volleyball player M. Ukkrapandian, Indian footballer R. Sandhya, former Tamil Nadu player S. Sharath (BCCI Junior Selection Committee chairman) and former India U-19 captain M. Senthilnathan.
TNCA president T.J. Srinivasaraj, secretary U. Bhagwandas Rao and Dr R.N. Baba were also in attendance.
Hailing the TNSJA’s efforts, Rupa Gurunath promised to continue CSK’s support for talented sportspersons.
“It’s an honour to carry forward my father N. Srinivasan’s legacy. He has always supported all sports, not just cricket. I liked what was said earlier that this should not be your (athletes’) destination, but a sign that you are on the right path.
“It’s humbling to be here and share the stage with these young athletes. I’m happy to be part of this and to continue supporting the association,” she said. PTI AH AH PDS PDS
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