Prime Minister’s Office:

PM declares 44th Chess Olympiad open

Chess Olympiad is being hosted in India for the first time; India is fielding its biggest ever contingent in the Competition

“The most prestigious tournament in chess has come to India, the home of chess”

“44th Chess Olympiad is a tournament of many firsts and records”

“Tamil Nadu is chess powerhouse for India”

“Tamil Nadu is home to the finest minds, vibrant culture and the oldest language in the world, Tamil”

“There has never been a better time for sports in India than the present”

“India’s sporting culture is becoming stronger due to the perfect mix of the energy of youth and the enabling environment”

“ In sports, there are no losers. There are winners and there are future winners”

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