New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed India's growing stature in chess after Anuj Shrivatri became the country's 100th Grandmaster, describing the milestone as an exceptional achievement and urging more youngsters to take up the sport.
Congratulating the Madhya Pradesh player, Modi said the landmark reflected the depth of talent in the country, the hard work and commitment of its chess players, and the sport's increasing popularity among the younger generation.
"India has hit a century in chess! Exceptional isn't it? India is now home to a hundred chess Grandmasters! Congratulations to Anuj Shrivatri on becoming India's 100th Chess Grandmaster! What a wonderful achievement it is," he said in a social media post.
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