Global Chess League seeks Karnataka support to host fourth edition in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Jul 3 (PTI) A delegation from the Global Chess League met Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara, who also holds the sports portfolio, on Friday to discuss hosting its fourth edition in Bengaluru.

The delegation expressed interest in bringing the Global Chess League, one of the world’s premier chess leagues, to Bengaluru and sought support from the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports, the deputy CM’s office said in a statement.

Parameshwara said hosting international sporting events would significantly boost Karnataka’s sports ecosystem and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting prestigious global events, it said.

Global Chess League CEO Gourav Rakshit, international chess player Prachura P P, and other members

of the delegation were present at the meeting. PTI KSU SSK