Mon Dec 23 20:59:58 UTC 2024: ## Delhi Chess Star Calls for Government Recognition Amidst National Success
**NEW DELHI** – While Indian chess enjoys a surge in popularity following Gukesh D’s world championship victory in Singapore, a leading Delhi chess player is criticizing the lack of government recognition for the city’s athletes. Three-time Commonwealth Women’s Chess Champion and International Master Tania Sachdev took to X to express her disappointment.
Sachdev, a member of India’s gold-medal-winning 2024 Chess Olympiad team, highlighted the contrast between the celebratory reception of Gukesh D in Tamil Nadu and the apparent neglect of Delhi’s chess players. She pointed to her own past achievements, including a bronze medal at the 2022 Chess Olympiad, which went unacknowledged by the Delhi government.
Sachdev directly appealed to the Aam Aadmi Party, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, and Minister Atishi Marlena, urging them to provide support and recognition to Delhi’s chess athletes. She argued that such support is crucial for inspiring future generations of players and fostering excellence within the sport. Her plea underscores a broader need for consistent institutional support for chess across India, mirroring the celebratory approach seen in Tamil Nadu following Gukesh D’s win.
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