PM Modi to launch Torch Relay for Chess Olympiad on June 19: Anurag Thakur

Jun 18, 2022

New Delhi, June 18 (ANI): Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on June 18 said that India is ready to host Chess Olympiad for the first time and PM Modi will launch Torch Relay for it on June 19. Speaking to ANI, Thakur said, “India is ready to host Chess Olympiad. About 3000 players from 190 countries will get to see the country where chess originated and witness Indian traditions. Like Khelo India, we will give pace to Khelo Chess to take it across the country.” “For the first time in Chess Olympiad, Chess Torch Relay will be launched. PM Modi will inaugurate it on June 19. I am happy to share that every time whenever there will Chess Olympiad, the Torch Relay will start from India,” he added.