PANJIM, Oct. 22 -- Team Herald [emailprotected]

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant along with Sports Minister Ramesh Tawadkar launched the logo and anthem for the FIDE World Cup Chess Championship 2025 to held in the State from October 31 to November 27, marking a historic return of the prestigious tournament to Indian soil after 23 years, at the Indoor Stadium, Campal, here, on Tuesday. Hosted at the luxurious Resort Rio, Arpora, the event will feature 206 players representing 82 countries, battling it out in a high-stakes knock-out format for a total prize fund of $2 million. The winner of the World Cup will not only take home the championship title but also secure one of three coveted spots in the 2026 Candidates Tournament, the penultimate...