AICF, TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SOGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
All India Chess Federation (AICF) President Dr. Sanjay Kapoor, Bharat Singh Chauhan, Secretary AICF signed memorandum of Understanding with the Tamil Nadu Government in the presence of Chief Minister M. K. Stalin for the forthcoming 44th Chess Olympiad slated at Chennai from 28th July to 10th August.
"This is a big step going forward, in the smooth and successful conduct of the Olympiad" said Dr Kapoor. Naresh Sharma, Treasurer AICF and Team India squad was also present during the meeting.
Chauhan too remarked " Preparations are as scheduled and the mood is upbeat at the AICF team which is working round the clock at Mahabalipuram where a office has been set up"
This is first time in almost 100 years that India is hosting the prestigious Chess Olympiad. More than 200 teams have already registered for the event.
