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Naveen Patnaik Discusses Chess Development In Odisha With Dana Reizniece Ozola
Dana Reizniece Ozola Woman Grand: Dana Reizniece Ozola Woman Grand Master, and deputy chairperson of FIDE (International Chess Federation) met Chief minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik and engaged in a fruitful discussion to promote chess and commended the state's initiatives in nurturing young chess talent.
Chief minister Patnaik and Reizniece-Ozola emphasised the need to popularize chess as a mind and its immense potential to empower the youth intellectually and emotionally.
“We are committed to providing the best opportunities for our youth, and chess is a powerful avenue for their growth. We have established the State level chess academy- Pro-Chess-Ta, Chess in Schools project, while more than 100 Chess training centers across Odisha are planned. We look forward to working closely with FIDE to achieve our goals,” said Naveen Patnaik.
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