Collector K. Elambahavath greeting participants during the inauguration of district-level Chief Minister’s Trophy sports competitions in Salem in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.
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The district-level Chief Minister’s Trophy sports competitions for 2026-27 began in Salem on Wednesday (September 9, 2026), with events being conducted across the district in five categories — school and college students, general category, persons with disabilities and government employees.The district Collector K. Elambahavath inaugurated the competitions that will go on till September 22 at the Mahatma Gandhi Stadium. The competitions, organised by the Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority, are aimed at encouraging students, women, and persons with disabilities to participate in sports and excel in them, the Collector said.A wide range of events, including athletics, basketball, kabaddi, silambam, volleyball, handball, badminton, cricket, football, hockey, table tennis, carrom, kho-kho, chess, speed skating, yoga and swimming, are being conducted at various venues in Salem.Events for school students began on September 9, while competitions for college students and those in the general category will be held on specified dates through September 18. Competitions for government employees will be held on September 21, followed by events for persons with disabilities on September 22. The Collector wished the participants success in the competitions. Superintendent of Police S. Kuthalingam, Chief Educational Officer A. Ellappan and District Sports Officer (in-charge) Kanmani Devi were among those present.In Erode, Collector S. Kandasamy and Modakkurichi MLA D. Shanmugan inaugurated the competitions at VOC Park Stadium. Published - September 09, 2026 07:24 pm IST
