Tamil NaduWednesday, 5 August 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Chennai Open 2026 women’s tennis: TN govt sanctions ₹10 crore for November event at Nungambakkam
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay announced ₹10 crore for the Chennai Open International Women’s Tennis Championship-2026 to be held in November at Nungambakkam.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In August 2026, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay announced ₹10 crore for the Chennai Open International Women’s Tennis Championship-2026, which is scheduled for November at the Nungambakkam tennis stadium in Chennai.
Key specifics
- ₹10 crore was sanctioned by the Tamil Nadu government for the 2026 women’s tennis event.
- The tournament is Chennai Open International Women’s Tennis Championship-2026.
- It will be held in November 2026 at the Nungambakkam tennis stadium, Chennai.
- The event is being organised by the Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority and the Tamil Nadu Tennis Association.
- Vijay Amritraj-led delegation met Chief Minister Vijay at the Chennai Secretariat before the announcement.
Exam lens
TNPSC current affairs: scheme/project funding, place and year-based question, ₹10 crore, November 2026, Nungambakkam, Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority, Tamil Nadu Tennis Association — a likely one-liner on how Tamil Nadu promotes sports tourism and international events.