Tamil Nadu to focus on 36 sports disciplines, include cricket in hostels: Minister Aadhav Arjuna

Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Aadhav Arjuna has outlined an expansive grassroots strategy to transform the state's sporting ecosystem and prepare athletes for the 2036 Olympic Games.

At a felicitation ceremony honouring Asian Games medalists, Arjuna announced plans to focus on 36 sports disciplines, including cricket, which will be integrated into hostel programmes. The initiative aims to build a strong pipeline of talent across multiple sporting domains.