Minister K.G. Arunraj flags Off Arignar Anna Cycling Competition

Minister for Medical and Family Welfare Dr. K.G. Arunraj flagged off the Arignar Anna Cycling Competition organised by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) at Chikkanna Government Arts College in Tiruppur on Friday.
The event was held to commemorate the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister Arignar Anna. District Collector C. Muthukumaran, Tiruppur South MLA S. Balamurugan, Tiruppur North MLA V. Sathyabama and Dharapuram MLA Po. Sathyabama participated.
The competition was conducted in three age categories for students below 13, 15 and 17 years. For the under-13 category, boys competed in a 15-km race and girls in a 10-km race. In the under-15 and under-17 categories, boys covered 20 km and girls 15 km.
The race started at Chikkanna Government Arts College, proceeded to Vanchipalayam and concluded at the college premises.
Cash prizes of Rs. 5,000, Rs. 3,000 and Rs. 2,000 will be awarded to the first, second and third-place winners respectively in each category.
Participants securing fourth to tenth places will receive Rs. 250 each. Certificates will also be presented to participants.
On the occasion of Children’s Day, Dr. Arunraj distributed sweets to children. Deputy Mayor R. Balasubramaniam, District Sports Officer Ragukumar, local body representatives, athletes and officials from various departments attended the event.