Tamil Nadu purpose to develop into a pioneer in sporting improvement after profitable internet hosting of FIDE Chess Olympiad

After efficiently internet hosting the forty fourth FIDE Chess Olympiad in Chennai, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Okay Stalin revealed the state authorities’s schemes below the ‘Dravidian mannequin,’ to make the state a pioneer in sports activities.

He mentioned the gamers and officers would take dwelling not solely recollections but in addition the custom, tradition and style of Tamil meals. To make Tamil Nadu a pioneer in sports activities, the state authorities, below its ‘Dravidian mannequin,’ devised and has been implementing a number of schemes, he added.

Chief Secretary V Irai Anbu, President of All India Chess Federation, Sanjay Kapoor and Mentor Team India, Viswanathan Anand have been amongst these current.

Tamil Nadu Sports Development Minister Siva V Meyyanathan hailed Chief Minister M Okay Stalin for his ‘imaginative and prescient, mission and keenness that led to the Olympiad’s stupendous success. ‘We have created historical past,’ the Minister mentioned and thanked the Centre for its unwavering assist and cooperation for the grand success of the occasion, which might be an excellent chapter within the state’s historical past.

President, FIDE, Arkady Dvorkovich, mentioned they have been welcomed a lot in Chennai and expressed his happiness and thankfulness for the hospitality. He hailed India because the motherland of chess. Conveying the chess physique’s deep gratitude to India -the Union and state governments- Stalin and all of the folks, together with car drivers, he mentioned: “We came here to Chennai as a united family. Today we are even more united and even stronger”.

The closing ceremony of the forty fourth FIDE Chess Olympiad turned out to be a social night, an occasion that showcased a wealthy cultural heritage. Jallikattu was offered and spectacular musical programmes have been held.

A spectacular dance-drama occasion, ‘Tamizh Mann’ captured the sacrifices of freedom fighters from Tamil Nadu. Renowned actor Kamal Haasan gave the voice-over for the occasion, which was a part of the seventy fifth anniversary of independence celebrations.

Players, Manuel Aaron, the primary worldwide grasp in chess in India, who hails from Tamil Nadu and officers have been amongst those that have been honoured.

India ‘B’ workforce settled for a bronze medal within the Open part, whereas the India ‘A’ ladies’s aspect additionally completed third within the Chess Olympiad. India ‘B’ defeated Germany 3-1 of their ultimate spherical match to finish at third place within the Open occasion.

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