Coimbatore South MLA Vanathi Srinivasan visits France, meets Tamil Nadu's para-badminton medalists

Vanathi Srinivasan, MLA of Coimbatore South, met with Tamil Nadu's para-badminton medalists in Paris, France on September 2. The athletes won silver and bronze medals in recent competitions.


Coimbatore: Vanathi Srinivasan, the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Coimbatore South constituency, recently visited Paris, France, where she met with para-badminton athletes from Tamil Nadu who had won medals in recent competitions.

In a Facebook post on Sunday, Vanathi Srinivasan shared her experience of meeting the talented athletes. She wrote, "Yesterday (Sept. 2), I had the joy of taking a memorable photograph with Tamil Nadu's female para-badminton athletes Thulasi Mathi Murugesan, Manisha, and Nithyasri, who won silver and bronze medals in the para-badminton competitions held in Paris, France. The photo was taken in front of the iconic Eiffel Tower."



The MLA's visit to France and her meeting with the successful para-athletes highlights the achievements of Tamil Nadu's sports personalities on the international stage. It also demonstrates the support and recognition given to differently-abled athletes by elected representatives.

The success of Thulasi Mathi Murugesan, Manisha, and Nithyasri in the para-badminton competitions in Paris is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and skill. Their achievements serve as an inspiration to other aspiring athletes, especially those with disabilities, across Tamil Nadu and India.

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