The torch relay will all the time start from India and can journey throughout all continents earlier than reaching the host metropolis, introduced FIDE
The torch relay will all the time start from India and can journey throughout all continents earlier than reaching the host metropolis, introduced FIDE
For the primary time ever an Olympic-style torch relay shall be performed forward of the forty fourth Chess Olympiad, slated to be held in July-August close to Chennai.
The torch relay shall be a daily characteristic on the prestigious occasion from now onwards. It will all the time start from India — the delivery place of chess — and can journey throughout all continents earlier than reaching the host metropolis, the world governing physique of the game FIDE introduced.
The torch relay will, nevertheless, be run solely in India this time as a consequence of paucity of time. The legendary Viswanathan Anand shall be one of many members.“
50 days to go for Chennai Olympiad. Do watch, cheer and join me at the Olympiad Torch Relay,” Anand tweeted.
“This initiative will help in popularising the game of chess and galvanising the support of fans across the world,” FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich stated.
“Starting from the next edition of the Olympiad, in line with the traditions of the Olympic Games, the torch will travel across all continents visiting FIDE member territories, ultimately culminating in the host country and city ahead of the opening of the Chess Olympiad,” he added.
The dates and routes of the torch relay shall be introduced quickly after session with the federal government, FIDE and different stakeholders, Olympiad occasion director Bharat Singh Chauhan stated in a press launch.
Top Indian girl chess participant Koneru Humpy stated in a tweet, “What a time to be an Indian #chess player. Proud moment. Kudos @aicfchess #OlympiadFlame #ChessOlympiad #50 days to go.” India is internet hosting the Chess Olympiad for the primary time ever.
“It is indeed a huge honour for the country. What Athens means for the Olympics is how India will be to the chess community,” Mr. Chauhan stated.
The forty fourth Chess Olympiad shall be held in Mahabalipuram close to right here from July 28 to August 10.
A document 343 groups from 187 international locations have already entered for the event in Open and Women’s sections.
Source: www.thehindu.com
