After ‘Lack Of Recognition’ Post, Atishi Meets Chess Player Tania Sachdev

A day after gold-winning Olympiad and Arjuna awardee chess participant Tania Sachdev slammed the Delhi authorities for the “lack of recognition” of the sport within the state, Chief Minister Atishi met her on Tuesday night and known as her an “inspiration to all budding Chess gamers” in India.

In a submit on X, Atishi mentioned that Chess isn’t solely an reasonably priced sport but in addition has the potential to interrupt all cultural obstacles. “Had an exquisite assembly with Tania Sachdev who’s an inspiration to all budding Chess gamers in India! Tania shared some very attention-grabbing insights on selling Chess as a sport in Delhi. We stay up for work with you,” she wrote.

Atishi mentioned that also they are trying ahead to utilizing Sachdev’s experience to advertise the game amongst kids finding out in authorities colleges in Delhi.

“We additionally thanks for sharing your issues, I guarantee you that Delhi Authorities will resolve them on the earliest. Wishing you all the easiest for future!” Atishi mentioned as she additionally shared an image with the chess participant.

Had an exquisite assembly with @TaniaSachdev who’s an inspiration to all budding Chess gamers in India! Tania shared some very attention-grabbing insights on selling Chess as a sport in Delhi. Chess isn’t solely an reasonably priced sport but in addition has the potential to interrupt all cultural… https://t.co/6fLFlO9fAb pic.twitter.com/GdM9Y3gsiI

— Atishi (@AtishiAAP) December 24, 2024

Tania Sachdev on Monday voiced her frustration about not being recognised by the Delhi authorities, regardless of taking part in for the state in 2008.

“Having performed for India since 2008 It is disheartening to see an absence of recognition from the Delhi authorities for achievements in chess. States that help and have a good time their champions, immediately encourage excellence and encourage expertise. Sadly, Delhi has but to take this step. In 2022 Chess Olympiad I got here again with a historic crew bronze and a person medal. Two years later 2024, the historic Chess Olympic gold, and until date there was no acknowledgment or recognition by the state authorities,” the 38-year-old Olympiad mentioned in a submit on X, tagging Atishi and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

To this, Atishi responded by inviting Sachdev for a “dialog” and insisted that her authorities has been supportive of the game.

“Hello Tania, now we have all the time supported all our athletes, sportsmen and sportswomen, particularly in our colleges. Would love to fulfill you and perceive what extra may be finished particularly for chess gamers. My workplace will attain out to you and I’m actually trying ahead to listening to your ideas and options,” Atishi mentioned.

Sachdev was a part of the Chess crew that claimed the highest honours within the ladies’s occasion of the forty fifth Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary. It was the primary time that the nation had received the highest award. In 2005, Sachdev grew to become the eighth Indian to earn the lady grandmaster title. Between 2006-2008, she additionally received the Indian Ladies’s Championship title.