The development & awareness of sports in the country could be done in a better way if independent bodies collaborated with Government agencies
Likeminded people formed Tamilnadu sportsmen Association in 1996 and registered it under Tamilnadu Society Act 1975
Mr. I. Iyyappan was our founder & General Secretary had the blessings of Mr. Sivandhi Adithanar and Mr. Danuskodi Adithanar
Started with presence in two districts currently functioning in 10 districts
We are in the continued service of supporting sports and sports personalities in Tamilnadu with the help of the Government and well-wishers
- To create awareness for sports personalities about the benefits of various Government and Non government organizations.
- Committed to the overall welfare of the sports persons(Helping to poor sports personalities)
- To encourage sports among children's. (To conduct sports events)
- On the requests of Tamilnadu Sportsmen Association & Cycling Association, the then Hon. Chief Minister Ms. J. Jayalalitha sanctioned the Velodrome which was constructed at the Tamilnadu Sports University.
- It was upon our requests and consistent follow-ups that Tamilnadu Government doubled the pension for sportspersons.
- We have been at the forefront representing and demanding reservation of established sports personalities for State Government jobs.