Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay felicitated a medal winning athlete at a special ceremony held at The Leela Palace, Chennai, on 8 October 2026, celebrating achievements at both the 20th Asian Games and the 46th Chess Olympiad. (Photo: NationPress)
The felicitation event at The Leela Palace, Chennai, on 8 October 2026 brought together sportspersons who clinched medals at the 20th Asian Games and the 46th Chess Olympiad, with Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay personally honouring each recipient. (Photo: NationPress)
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay felicitated Indian chess grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa at the ceremony held at The Leela Palace, Chennai, on 8 October 2026, recognising his contribution to India's medal haul at the 46th Chess Olympiad. (Photo: NationPress)
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay felicitated Vithya Ramraj, an Asian Games silver medallist, at the ceremony at The Leela Palace, Chennai, on 8 October 2026, as part of the state's tribute to its standout performers at the 20th Asian Games and the 46th Chess Olympiad. (Photo: NationPress)