#Live: #கலைஞர்100 பன்னாட்டு மாரத்தான் 2023-இல் வெற்றி பெற்றோருக்குப் பரிசுகள் வழங்கிச் சிறப்புரை https://t.co/i2iqFOPCIs

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin distributed trophies and cash prizes to victorious athletes at the Kalaignar 100 International Marathon 2023 during a vibrant valedictory ceremony in Chennai. The historic marathon organized to commemorate the centenary of former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi witnessed enthusiastic participation from over seventy-three thousand runners, setting a verified Guinness World Record. Stalin felicitated champions across multiple distance categories, commending domestic and international runners for demonstrating exceptional physical endurance and determination.

The Chief Minister specifically applauded the inclusion of more than one thousand transgender runners, noting that sports competitions must embody egalitarian human values and dignified social integration. He commended Health Minister Ma. Subramanian for impeccable logistical execution, route planning, medical safety stations, and civic participation across the scenic coastal track. Stalin remarked that the massive public turnout reflected widespread enthusiasm for fitness, discipline, and healthy lifestyles across Tamil Nadu communities.

Stalin reiterated that his government treats sports development as a core public health priority alongside conventional healthcare investments. He promised continued state support for international marathons and grassroots athletic initiatives to nurture upcoming sporting talent statewide across every district.