NewzTamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay awarded a total of Rs 60 lakh to five individuals who secured medals at the 2026 Chess Olympiad. The ceremony recognized the state's contribution to the sport by honoring the athletes and their captain for their performance in the international tournament.
D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa were each awarded Rs 15 lakh. Additionally, Savitha Shri, R Vaishali, and team captain Srinath Narayanan received Rs 10 lakh each as part of the state government's recognition of their achievements.
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