The New Indian Express ·
CM Trophy Games begin in four northern districts, 14-day competitions mark event
VELLORE: The Chief Minister’s Trophy Games 2026 were inaugurated in Vellore, Tirupattur, Tiruvannamalai and Ranipet districts on Wednesday, with more than two lakh participants registering for the 14-day sporting competition.
Minister for Handlooms, Textiles and Khadi M Vijay Balaji inaugurated the competition at the Katpadi Sports Complex in Vellore. The games are being conducted in five categories — school, college, persons with disabilities, government employees and the general public — in men’s and women’s categories.
Those securing first place at the district level will qualify for the state-level competitions, while state-level winners will be considered for inclusion in state teams. The government also provides three per cent reservation in jobs for sportspersons who win medals at the national level.
