Legendary chess player Susan Polgar has commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his continuous support of Indian chess players, particularly D Gukesh, who recently defeated Magnus Carlsen in Norway Chess 2025.
🔴 Key Highlights:
- PM Modi personally congratulated Gukesh on his historic win over Carlsen, showcasing his commitment to Indian chess.
- Susan Polgar shared a letter from PM Modi, received in 2022, where he acknowledged her contributions to Indian chess development.
- Polgar questioned whether other world leaders actively support chess, mentioning Argentina’s President Javier Milei, who has tweeted about Faustino Oro.
📢 Susan Polgar’s Statement:
- “Are there leaders of nations who tweet about their chess players? I only know of one other, Javier Milei, tweeting about Faustino Oro.”
- “It is nice that PM Modi, even through his assistants, supports and encourages Indian chess players and athletes in other sports.”
⚠️ Global Chess Support:
- While PM Modi and President Milei have publicly backed chess, few other world leaders have shown similar enthusiasm.
- Chess remains a growing sport, with India emerging as a powerhouse, thanks to government support and rising talent.
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