Thursday, March 30, 2023

Chess Olympiad

Chess Olympiad torch relay covers over 20 cities

The ongoing first-ever Chess Olympiad Torch Relay has covered over 20 cities across India since the launch ceremony on June 19, done in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the IG Stadium, here.The relay will cover a...

TN govt set aside Rs. 92.13 cr for Chess Olympiad: CM

Speaking at Sportstar’s South Sports Conclave in Chennai on Tuesday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said that hosting the Chess Olympiad, the world’s biggest chess event, was a proud moment for the state.“Hosting the 44th Chess Olympiad is...

PM flags off first-ever torch relay for Chess Olympiad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the first-ever torch relay at the Indira Gandhi stadium here for the 44th Chess Olympiad that will be held in July-August.The ceremony was also attended by Union Minister of Sports and Youth...

Chess Olympiad will inspire youngsters, says Anand

The long wait of almost hundred years will be ended when India will host the 44th Chess Olympiad 2022 for the first time ever in the country, scheduled in Chennai from July 28-August 10.The excitement is palpable amongst the...

Chennai to host first ever Chess Olympiad

India will host the Chess Olympiad for the first time, from July 28 to August 10, in Chennai. The 44th edition of the biggest chess event in the world will have a virtual participant list with most of the...

Moved out of Russia, Chess Olympiad to be held in Chennai

The 44th Chess Olympiad, which was moved out of Russia after it invaded Ukraine, will be organised in Chennai later this year, making it the second major global event of the sport to be held in India after the...

India bidding to host Chess Olympiad 2022

The Indian chess federation is bidding to host the 44th Chess Olympiad that has been moved out of Russia, said a senior official of All India Chess Federation (AICF).“We are bidding to host the Chess Olympiad this time. The...