Asian Games 2026: TN CM C. Joseph Vijay announces Rs. 50 Lakh reward for Abhay Singh

Abhay became only the second Indian man after Sourav Ghoshal to win an Asian Games silver medal. | Photo Credit: PTI

Indian squash player Abhay Singh secured a silver medal at the ongoing Asian Games 2026 at Aichi-Nagoya on Saturday.

Abhay lost to Malaysia’s Ng Eain Yow in the final 9-11, 5-11, 5-11, becoming the only Indian man after Sourav Ghoshal to win an Asian Games silver medal.

Tamil Nadu chief minister C. Joseph Vijay announced a cash prize of INR 50 lakh for Abhay.

“I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to squash player Abhay Singh, who has brought pride to Tamil Nadu and India by winning the silver medal in the men’s singles squash event at the 20th Asian Games currently taking place in Japan,” he said in a tweet on X.

“In recognition of his outstanding achievement, the Government of Tamil Nadu will provide a cash incentive of Rs. 50 lakhs.”

“This victory of squash player Abhay Singh will serve as new inspiration for the young sportspersons and athletes of Tamil Nadu. I wish him continued success in securing many more victories in the future, bringing further glory to Tamil Nadu and India,” he added.

Vijay had earlier announced cash rewards for squash duo Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar, athlete Baranica Elangovan, badminton player A. Hariharan, cricketer G. Kamalini, and relay runners Vishal T.K. and Vithya Ramraj.

Published on Sep 27, 2026

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