Chennai, May 6 -- Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday said the state government has extended historic support to sportspersons by providing sponsorships, kits, incentives, and government jobs, underlining its commitment to nurturing sports talent.

"Usually, incentives are given to sportspeople after they win. But for the first time, our government has provided kits and sponsorships in advance to athletes," Stalin said. He added that 680 sportspersons have been sponsored by the Tamil Nadu government so far.

Highlighting achievements under the scheme, he said, "Over 100 sportspersons have secured victories at national and international levels. We have provided 104 government jobs to sportspersons." Stalin furthe...