Praggnanandha has amazing talent at a very young age due to which he has made the entire country proud: Anurag Thakur

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur honored Chess Grandmaster Ramesh Babu Praggnanandha and his parents at his New Delhi residence

Khel Today Bureau 

New Delhi: Union Minister of Youth and Sports and Information and Broadcasting Shri Anurag Singh Thakur met Chess Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandha, who brought glory to India by winning the silver medal in the World Chess Championship, at his residence in New Delhi, parents of the 18 year old Grandmaster were also present.

The Union Sports Minister honored Praggnanandha and his parents as per Himachali customs and had a special discussion on their life, struggle and techniques. Wishing Praggnanandha all the best for his future, Shri Thakur said, “Praggnanandha has amazing talent at a very young age due to which he has made the entire country proud. We wish him all the best for his future.”

Giving credit for India’s amazing performance in the field of sports in recent times to the changes made in the last 9 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Shri Thakur said, “Today Indian players are waving our flag everywhere in all the tournaments. In the coming days, India will emerge as a sports superpower.”