Vijay announces ₹30 lakh for Asian Games athlete - The HinduPublished - September 29, 2026 12:31 am IST - CHENNAITamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Monday congratulated athlete Vithya Ramraj on winning a bronze medal in the 400m hurdles at the Asian Games and announced a cash prize of ₹30 lakh.In a social media post, he said Ms. Ramraj had broken P.T. Usha’s record, set at the 1984 Asian Games, describing it as a significant achievement. “Her achievement will remain a source of encouragement to women and youth in Tamil Nadu,” he added.Published - September 29, 2026 12:31 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }