The Tamil Nadu government plans to conduct training sessions for students, especially those from government owned schools, by grandmasters and best names in chess to ensure greater participation from the state in the game.
The government’s decision comes close on the heels of active participation of school students in chess competitions hosted on the sidelines of the 44th Chess Olympiad in Mamallapuram from July 29 to August 10. Chief Minister M K Stalin made the announcement on Monday while distributing awards and grants to sportsmen from the state.
“We will soon start conducting online training sessions in chess for students, especially those from government schools. These training sessions will be conducted by grandmasters and those who have excelled in the sport. This training will help government school students participate in international events,” Stalin said.
The Chess Olympiad in Mamallapuram created a huge interest in the “game of intelligence” among students in Tamil Nadu who participated in games conducted in their schools. The Chief Minister said the DMK government has been upgrading sports infrastructure in the state and encouraging students to take up sports.
He also launched the Chief Minister’s trophy for various sports and announced that such competitions will be held regularly from June to January every year.
Published 12 September 2022, 12:45 IST