The Chess Olympiad Torch Relay event at Lucknow was something that no one will ever be able to forget anytime soon. The scale at which it was planned and executed within such a short time frame demonstrates the commitment of our Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri Yogi Adityanath ji. I would like to take this opportunity to thank him on behalf of the Chess family in India for his immense support. I also thank Hon’ble Deputy CM, Shri Keshav Prasad Maurya ji, Hon’be Deputy CM, Shri Brajesh Pathak ji, Hon’ble Minister (Independent Charge) Youth Affairs & Sports, Shri Girish Chandra Yadav ji for their kind presence and support to our endeavour.

Dr. Sanjay Kapoor
President
All India Chess Federation