Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin lauded Tamil Nadu’s chess stars, including D Gukesh, Aravindh Chithambaram, and R Praggnanandhaa, for their achievements in international chess. Gukesh, the World Junior Champion, performed admirably at the Norway Chess Tournament, while Chithambaram and Praggnanandhaa excelled in the Stepan Avagyan Memorial Chess Tournament. The state government’s Elite Scheme provides significant financial support to these athletes, enabling them to train with world-class coaches and compete globally. The success of these players underscores Tamil Nadu’s rising prominence in the chess world.
Chess Prodigies Celebrated: Udhayanidhi Stalin Commends Tamil Nadu’s Chess Champions
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