Port Blair, Jun 13: It is a matter of great pride that India will be hosting the 44th Chess Olympiad at Mahabalipuram, Chennai from 28th July to 10th August 2022.
The dream come true event for every chess lover in India is being organized by the All India Chess Federation and supported by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
This is the biggest sporting event ever held in India in which around 2000 players from more than 180 countries are patriating.
Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Olympiad Torch Launch Ceremony on 19th June 2022 at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. The Chess Olympiad Torch relay will start from New Delhi and will pass through 75 different cities of India including Port Blair and will end on 28th July at Mahabalipuram Chennai.
Meanwhile, a crucial meeting, in connection with the 44th Chess Olympiad 2022 was held on 11th June 2022 at Mahabalipuram Chennai under the chairmanship of Dr. Sanjay Kapoor, President, All India Chess Federation (AICF) in which two representatives from Andaman Nicobar Chess Association (ANCA) viz Tanveer Singh, Vice President and B Neelaiah General secretary attended.
