Thej Kumar, Stany, Girish and Viani relay the Chess Olympiad Torch in Karnataka

by Shahid Ahmed - 22/07/2022

Karnataka's first and India's 50th Grandmaster Thej Kumar M S, the state's second and third GMs Stany G A and Girish Koushik along with Arjuna Awardee and the state's first IM D V Prasad, IM Viani Antonio D'cunha relayed the Chess Olympiad Torch in Bengaluru and Mangaluru. The veteran and much accomplished FIDE Trainer, D V Prasad became an International Master when Thej was a toddler in 1986 and the rest of the GMs were yet to be born. His win against Mikhail Tal is certainly iconic. Thej, Stany and Girish has won lots of tournaments all over the country and the world. The Torch went to Lakshadweep from Karnataka. Photo: Dept. of Sports MYAS

The Torch travels to Lakshadweep

Monday 18th July: The Governor of Karnataka, Thaawarchand Gehlot received the Torch from India's 58th GM Stany G A at Raj Bhavan. India's 50th GM Thej Kumar M S, 63rd GM Girish Koushik took it forward to Vidhana Soudha & around the city.

Karnataka's best (L to R): Arjuna Awardee IM D V Prasad, India's 63rd GM Girish Koushik, 58th GM Stany G A and 51st GM Thej Kumar M S | Photo: Dept. of Sports MYAS

Thaawarchand Gehlot receiving the Trophy from GM Stany G A | Photo: Dept. of Sports MYAS

Players and officials with the Torch at Raj Bhavan | Photo: Dept. of Sports MYAS

Tuesday 19th July: Premananda Shetty, Mayor, Mangaluru City Municipal Corporation received the Torch from GM Thej Kumar MS at Kudmul Ranga Rao Town Hall. GM Stany G A and IM Viani Antonio D’Cunha also took the Torch to Kudroli Gokarnanatha Temple in Mangaluru, Karnataka.

Premananda Shetty receiving the Torch from GM Thej Kumar M S | Photo: Dept. of Sports MYAS

GM Thej Kumar and GM Stany G A with the Torch along with officials and artists | Photo: Dept. of Sports MYAS

GM Thej Kumar, GM Stany G A along with officials and chess enthusiasts at Kudroli Gokarnanatha Temple, Mangaluru, Karnataka | Photo: Dept. of Sports MYAS

Wednesday 20th July: The District Collector, Buzar Jamhar received the Torch at GSSS High School Stadium, Agatti Island, Lakshadweep.

The Chess Olympiad Torch reached Lakshadweep | Photo: Dept. of Sports MYAS

Where is the Torch heading next?

Check out the upcoming dates where the Chess Olympiad Torch is heading next. For exact timing and location, please contact your local district/state chess association.

69	22nd July 2022	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
70	23rd July 2022	Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
71	23rd July 2022	Puducherry, Puducherry
72	24th July 2022	Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands
73	25th July 2022	Madurai, Tamil Nadu
74	26th July 2022	Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
75	27th July 2022	Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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