Prime Minister Modi Congratulates Anuj Shreevatsal for Becoming Indias 100th Chess Grandmaster
PM Modi praised Anuj Shreevatsal for becoming Indias 100th chess Grandmaster, highlighting the countrys growing chess talent.
New Delhi, November 10 (Daily Kiran) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to Anuj Shreevatsal on Tuesday for becoming India’s 100th chess Grandmaster. He described the achievement as remarkable.
In a social media post, PM Modi stated, “India has completed a century in chess. Isn’t that amazing? India is now home to 100 chess Grandmasters. Congratulations to Anuj Shreevatsal for this incredible feat.”
He emphasized that reaching 100 Grandmasters is a significant milestone, showcasing the immense talent, dedication, and hard work of Indian players, as well as the rising popularity of chess among the youth.
PM Modi expressed joy in witnessing young chess talents emerging from various parts of the country and making their mark on the global stage. He hopes this achievement will inspire more young people to take up chess and excel in it.
Anuj Shreevatsal, hailing from Madhya Pradesh, achieved this milestone on Diwali by winning the 7th ASEAN Plus Individual Open Chess Championship in Sinakaban, Philippines. The 22-year-old faced a challenging start in the tournament, losing his first game. However, he rebounded spectacularly, scoring seven out of a possible eight points to clinch the title.
The first Indian Grandmaster, Viswanathan Anand, achieved this title in 1988. Anand also congratulated Shreevatsal on social media, writing, “Happy Diwali, and congratulations to Anuj Shreevatsal for this fantastic century. Interestingly, I was just thinking that December 2027 will mark 40 years since I received my Grandmaster title, and it truly happened today.”
