"This Is Home Of Chess": PM Inaugurates World Chess Olympiad In Chennai | Read

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday declared the 44th edition of Chess Olympiad open, underscoring that there are no losers in the game, just winners and future winners. Starting his speech with a "Vanakkam (a Tamil word for greetings)" in Chennai, the Prime Minister assured the best hospitality to players from far and wide, quoting 'Athithi Devo Bhava' slogan which means 'our guests are like God.' Also, the Prime Minister cited Tamil saint poet Tiruvalluvar's couplet on the significance of hospitality.

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