NE SPORTS BUREAU
NEW DELHI, AUG 31
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa, who recently made history by clinching the silver medal in the FIDE World Cup.
Had very special visitors at 7, LKM today.
Delighted to meet you, @rpragchess along with your family.
You personify passion and perseverance. Your example shows how India's youth can conquer any domain. Proud of you! https://t.co/r40ahCwgph
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 31, 2023
“Had very special visitors at 7, LKM today. Delighted to meet you, @rpragchess along with your family.
You personify passion and perseverance. Your example shows how India’s youth can conquer any domain. Proud of you,” Modi said on X after meeting him and his parents.
Praggnanandhaa earlier said, “It was a great honour to meet Hon’ble Prime Minister @narendramodi at his residence! Thank you sir for all the words of encouragement to me and my parents.”
