Tamil Nadu Budget: Daily after-school sports period to be introduced in government schools
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Marie Wilson announced a new budget initiative to introduce daily after-school sports periods in government schools. The plan also includes the creation of 10 Olympic Centres of Excellence to foster athletic talent and promote physical fitness.
Projecting a vibrant sporting culture as a powerful shield against social evils and a means of promoting physical fitness, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Marie Wilson on Wednesday (August 5, 2026) announced the establishment of 10 Olympic Centres of Excellence, with an allocation of ₹50 crore, to help athletes win Olympic gold medals and make the State a sporting powerhouse.
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