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PM Modi talks about 'Khel Mahakumbh' initiative during interaction with chess champions

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PM Modi Talks About 'Khel Mahakumbh' Initiative During Interaction With Chess Champions

By IANS News September 26, 2024 • 13:42 PM View: 820

Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a heartfelt interaction with the Chess Olympiad winners, reminisced about the 'Khel Mahakumbh' initiative in Gujarat and informed about how it worked wonders in creating a sporting culture in the state.

PM Modi also shared a video of his meeting with the Chess Olympiad gold-winning teams at his official residence, on his social media handles.

Taking to X on Thursday, he wrote, "A wonderful interaction with the Indian chess contingent that won the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad."

TAGS PM Modi Khel Mahakumbh Prime Minister Narendra Modi Chess Olympiad FIDE Chess Olympiad Prime Minister Viksit Bharat Chess Olympiads Arjun Erigaisi

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