As part of the promotional events for the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad, a chess tournament was held between youngsters and elders at the Corporation park at R.M. Colony here on Sunday.
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Collector S. Visakan and Mayor J. Ilamathi inaugurated the event organised by Sports Development Authority of India, said a press release.
Twenty-five teams, mainly grandparents and grandchildren, actively participated in the tournament.
“I like playing chess, so I couldn’t help but indulge and play a few moves with the participants,” said Mayor J. Ilamathi.
She added that more promotional activities would be held in Dindigul to spread the word about the event.
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