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Chess Olympiad winner Tania Sachdev felicitated by Delhi govt

Chess Olympiad winner Tania Sachdev felicitated by Delhi govt

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Days after she expressed her displeasure on the lack of recognition by her state government, the 2024 Chess Olympiad gold medallist Tania Sachdev was felicitated by Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Saturday. “Today, the Delhi Government felicitated Tania Sachdev, a proud Delhiite and a key member of the Indian team that clinched Gold at the 45th Chess Olympiad 2024,” the Chief Minister posted on X, formerly Twitter. “When we embark on a journey in any field, we look for role models. For Delhi’s young champions, Tania is that inspiration. Today’s felicitation isn’t just about honoring her – it’s about motivating students, especially young girls, to follow in her footsteps and aim for gold,” the Aam Aadmi Party leader added. Today, the Delhi Government felicitated @TaniaSachdev, a proud Delhiite and a key member of the Indian team that clinched Gold at the 45th Chess Olympiad 2024. She also played chess with some of our young and upcoming chess champions from Delhi Govt schools! When we embark on a… pic.twitter.com/IZsxsi0cmh — Atishi (@AtishiAAP) January 4, 2025 Tania …

Tania Sachdev meets Delhi CM Atishi days after social media post about ‘lack of recognition’

Tania Sachdev meets Delhi CM Atishi days after social media post about ‘lack of recognition’

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After a social media post from Tania Sachdev about the lack of recognition from the Delhi government for her achievements in the sport went viral, the chess player met Delhi chief minister Atishi. “Had a wonderful meeting with Tania Sachdev, who is an inspiration to all budding chess players in India! Tania shared some very interesting insights on promoting chess as a sport in Delhi. Chess is not only an affordable sport but also has the potential to break all cultural barriers. We look forward to work with you and use your expertise to promote this sport especially amongst children studying in Delhi Govt schools. We also thank you for sharing your concerns, I assure you that Delhi Govt will resolve them at the earliest. Wishing you all the very best for future!” Atishi posted on X after meeting Tania Sachdev. Tania Sachdev on the left and Atishi Singh on the right. (Instagram/file) To this, Tania Sachdev replied: “Thank you so much ma’am! Encouragement and support from the state can inspire a new generation of …

After ‘Lack Of Recognition’ Post, Atishi Meets Chess Player Tania Sachdev

After ‘Lack Of Recognition’ Post, Atishi Meets Chess Player Tania Sachdev

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New Delhi: A day after gold-winning Olympiad and Arjuna awardee chess player Tania Sachdev slammed the Delhi government for the “lack of recognition” of the game in the state, Chief Minister Atishi met her on Tuesday evening and called her an “inspiration to all budding Chess players” in India. In a post on X, Atishi said that Chess is not only an affordable sport but also has the potential to break all cultural barriers. “Had a wonderful meeting with Tania Sachdev who is an inspiration to all budding Chess players in India! Tania shared some very interesting insights on promoting Chess as a sport in Delhi. We look forward to work with you,” she wrote. Atishi said that they are also looking forward to using Sachdev’s expertise to promote the sport among children studying in government schools in Delhi. “We also thank you for sharing your concerns, I assure you that Delhi Government will resolve them at the earliest. Wishing you all the very best for future!” Atishi said as she also shared a picture …

2024, the year Indian chess made all the right moves

2024, the year Indian chess made all the right moves

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2024 turned out to be a historic year for Indian chess without an iota of doubt. Arjun Erigaisi, D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa entered the top echelons of the global chess rankings. At the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Budapest, the Indian Men’s and Women’s teams conquered the world to bring the title home, marking it the first time that India had won both titles in the same Olympiad. And then, when winter arrived in Asia, so did ice man Gukesh, clinching the World Chess Championship at just 18 years of age. The year was one when Indian chess soared and the world took notice. Watch: 2024, the year Indian chess made all the right moves. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

CM Atishi reacts to Olympiad gold-winning chess player Tania Sachdev’s ‘lack of recognition’ comments | Chess News

CM Atishi reacts to Olympiad gold-winning chess player Tania Sachdev’s ‘lack of recognition’ comments | Chess News

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On Monday Olympiad gold-winning and Arjuna awardee chess player Tania Sachdev slammed the government of Delhi for the “lack of recognition.” “Having played for India since 2008, it’s disheartening to see a lack of recognition from the Delhi government for achievements in chess. States that support and celebrate their champions, directly inspire excellence and motivate talent. Sadly, Delhi has yet to take this step,” she posted on her ‘X’ account. “In 2022 Chess Olympiad I came back with a historic team bronze and an individual medal. Two years later 2024, the historic Chess Olympic gold, and till date there has been no acknowledgment or recognition by the state govt,” she added. Tania in her Tweet tagged Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal. Atishi replying to Tania said, “Hi Tania, we have always supported all our athletes, sportsmen and sportswomen, especially in our schools. Would love to meet you and understand what more can be done especially for chess players.” “My office will reach out to you and I am really …

Chess Athlete Tania Sachdev Heartbroken Over Lack Of Recognition, Writes To Delhi CM, Kejriwal

Chess Athlete Tania Sachdev Heartbroken Over Lack Of Recognition, Writes To Delhi CM, Kejriwal

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File photo of chess player Tania Sachdev© X (Twitter) As chess continues to earn India fame all across the world, certain athletes aren’t happy with the lack of recognition they get from the state governments. One such athlete is Tania Sachdev who decided to voice her frustration over repeated cold shoulder from the Delhi government. Tania, in a scathing post on X (formerly Twitter), claimed that she hasn’t received any recognition from the Delhi government despite playing chess for India since 2008. She also reminded the political leaders of her achievements in the 2022 Chess Olympiad. She also won a Chess Olympics gold medal in 2024. “Having played for India since 2008 It’s disheartening to see a lack of recognition from the Delhi government for achievements in chess. States that support and celebrate their champions, directly inspire excellence and motivate talent. Sadly, Delhi has yet to take this step.” In the 2022 Chess Olympiad I came back with a historic team bronze and an individual medal. Two years later 2024, the historic Chess …

IM Tania Sachdev laments the lack of recognition from the Delhi government

IM Tania Sachdev laments the lack of recognition from the Delhi government

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International Master Tania Sachdev, a Delhi-based chess player, has taken to social media to express her disappointment in the Delhi government’s lack of recognition of her chess achievements. In a social media post, the 38-year-old spoke of her recent successes in the Chess Olympiad 2024 and 2022 and how the government failed to properly recognize her achievements, even as other state governments did. Tania was part of the Indian women’s team that won the historic gold medal at the 2024 Chess Olympiad, along with Harika Dronavalli, Vaishali R, Divya Deshmukh, and Vantika Agarwal. She was also part of the 2022 Chess Olympiad team that won bronze, with Tania also winning an individual medal. Having played for India since 2008 It’s disheartening to see a lack of recognition from the Delhi government for achievements in chess. States that support and celebrate their champions, directly inspire excellence and motivate talent. Sadly, Delhi has yet to take this step In… — Tania Sachdev (@TaniaSachdev) December 23, 2024 “Having played for India since 2008, it’s disheartening to see a …

AICF announces 3.2 crores INR prize money for Indian Chess teams

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Delhi: The All India Chess Federation announced a big sum of money in rewards for the historic 45th Olympiad-winning Indian teams during a felicitation ceremony here on Wednesday. The winners will get a total of 3.2 crore INR with each player from the winning teams receiving Rs 25 lakh, while the coaches of the men’s and women’s teams, Abhijeet Kunte and Srinath Narayanan, will be rewarded with Rs 15 lakh each. Grandmaster Dibyendu Barua, head of the Indian delegation, will receive Rs 10 lakh, and the assistant coaches will be rewarded Rs 7.5 lakh. Announcing the reward, AICF President Narang said, “The hunger for gold ended in Hungary, but the desire for success continues. In the open section, we dominated and in the women’s section we owned it.” While the men’s team dominated throughout the tournament and assured the gold medal before the final round, the women’s team suffered a setback in between against Poland but came back stronger to win against Slovenia in the final round. Our players are sharpshooters on the chessboard. The …

What made Indian women’s team tick and claim gold

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The Indian women’s team endured some drama in Budapest but managed to snatch a gold medal from the hands of Kazakhstan in the final round of the Chess Olympiad. Team India was leading the women’s standings at the Chess Olympiad after seven rounds, but round 8 saw them lose a close game to Poland and they were then held to a draw by Team USA. But the Indian women’s team claimed gold after their closest rivals Kazakhstan were held to a draw by USA, while the Indian women’s team beat Azerbaijan. The team of Harika Dronavalli, R Vaishali, Divya Deshmukh, Vantika Agrawal and Tania Sachdev, with Abhijit Kunte as captain, was missing veteran Koneru Humpy, the top-ranked Indian woman in the world. On the top board for India at the Chess Olympiad, Harika had a sobering tournament, losing three games out of the nine she played. On board 2, Vaishali also endured two defeats in back-to-back games. But the Indian team was propelled to gold by 18-year-old Divya, who played in all 11 games and …

Indian men’s, women’s teams stay unbeaten after 4th round

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The Indian men’s and women’s teams continued their unbeaten run at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest as they registered identical 3.5-0.5 wins in the fourth round on Saturday. While the Indian men’s team, the second seed, defeated 16th seed Serbia, the top-seeded Indian women’s team trounced 13th-seeded France. GM Harika Dronavalli, who lost to GM Alexandra Kosteniuk during India’s 3-1 win over Switzerland, bounced back to defeat Deimante Cornette of France while playing with white pieces. On the second board, GM R. Vaishali was held to a draw by Sophie Milliet. But, playing on the third board, IM Divya Deshmukh posted her fourth win in as many games. This time, she defeated Mitra Hejazipour. The Indian Women’s Team defeated France 3.5-0.5 in the 4th round of Chess Olympiad today. GM Harika Dronavalli, IM Divya Deshmukh and IM Tania Sachdev scored wins, while GM Vaishali Rameshbabu drew her game. The Indian Team will face Kazakhstan in the 5th round tomorrow.… pic.twitter.com/nKqRMkrQrN — ChessBase India (@ChessbaseIndia) September 14, 2024 Turning up in the fourth board, IM Taina …