The handover ceremony of the Chess Olympiad Torch took place in New Delhi, where Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur passed it to Budapest, Hungary, the official host of the 45th edition of the Chess Olympiad.
Handover Ceremony
- Location: Major Dhyanchand National Stadium, New Delhi
- Participants: Anurag Singh Thakur, Vishwanathan Anand, Arkady Dvorkovich, Judit Polgár
- Activities:
- Anurag Singh Thakur and Vishwanathan Anand played a friendly game of Chess against Arkady Dvorkovich and Judit Polgár.
- Handover of the Olympiad torch to the FIDE President and Budapest.
Minister’s Statement
During the event, the Minister emphasized the significance of Chess, stating that it’s not merely a sport but a reflection of strategic depth and philosophical wisdom. He highlighted its role in sharpening the mind and teaching valuable lessons of patience and resilience.
Historical Context
- Previous Olympiad: The 44th edition of the Chess Olympiad was held in Chennai in 2022, with significant participation.
- Next Olympiad: The 45th edition will be hosted in Budapest, Hungary, with an official announcement made earlier.
Chess Olympiad Torch Relay
- Initiation: The 1st Chess Olympiad Torch Relay was inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Stadium on 19th June 2022.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with Answers:
- Where was the handover ceremony of the Chess Olympiad Torch conducted?
- A) Chennai
- B) Budapest
- C) New Delhi
- D) Indira Gandhi Stadium
- Answer: C) New Delhi
- Who participated in the friendly game of Chess during the handover ceremony?
- A) Anurag Singh Thakur and Arkady Dvorkovich
- B) Vishwanathan Anand and Judit Polgár
- C) Anurag Singh Thakur and Vishwanathan Anand
- D) Arkady Dvorkovich and Judit Polgár
- Answer: C) Anurag Singh Thakur and Vishwanathan Anand
- What did the Minister emphasize about Chess during the event?
- A) Its popularity in India
- B) Its role in physical fitness
- C) Its strategic and philosophical significance
- D) Its recent surge in global tournaments
- Answer: C) Its strategic and philosophical significance
- When was the 1st Chess Olympiad Torch Relay initiated?
- A) 19th June 2021
- B) 19th June 2022
- C) 19th June 2023
- D) 19th June 2024
- Answer: B) 19th June 2022