New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Chess Olympiad in Chennai today. On this occasion, Viswanathan Anand, known as the King of Chess, was seen handing over the torch of the Olympiad to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister MK Stalin. After this the torch has been given to other Indian players. Meanwhile, what has Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his address. Let me tell you in detail.
Let us tell you that Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his address that, ‘I thank all of you on the occasion of 44th Olympiad being held in India. The most prestigious tournament of chess is being held in India today. I am happy about this. I am happy that along with India players from other countries are also taking part in it.
He further said in his address that, it is the home of the best mind, vibrant culture and the oldest language of the world, Tamil. Sport is beautiful because it has the power to unite. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address said that sports brings people closer. It inculcates a sense of teamwork among the people. The Olympiad is scheduled to be held from 28 July to 10 August at Punjeri village in Mamallapuram. During this, people have welcomed PM Modi fiercely. A large number of people were seen welcoming their vehicles.