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Sports Minister Anurag Thakur Honours Chess GM R. Praggnanandhaa And His Parents

By IANS News September 01, 2023 • 20:08 PM View: 696

Sports Anurag Singh Thakur: The Union Minister of Youth and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur met chess Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, who recently finished runner-up in the FIDE World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Thakur felicitated Pragg, who brought glory to India by winning the silver medal in the World Cup, at his residence in New Delhi. During this, the parents of the 18-year-old GM were also present.

The Union Sports Minister honoured Praggnanandha and his parents as per Himachali customs and had a special discussion on their life, struggles and techniques.

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