Goa, Oct. 31 -- Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday expressed gratitude to PM Modi for the FIDE World Cup being held in Goa, marking its return to India. The trophy is named after India's great Viswanathan Anand. It will serve as a rolling trophy, passed on to future champions of the FIDE World Cup.

A vibrant celebration of India and Goa's rich culture, highlighted by a dazzling light and music show portraying the Spirit and Story of Chess, set the stage for the grand opening of the FIDE World Cup 2025 at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium on Friday. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant attended the ceremony.

"I thank PM Modi for giving us a chance to organise this in Goa. The grandmasters ...