Chess Olympiad: PM Narendra Modi inaugurates a glittering ceremony at the 44th Biennial event

[caption id="attachment_10976901" align="alignnone" width="640"] The 44th Chess Olympiad kicks off in Chennai on 29 July. A glamorous opening ceremony was held as India hosts the FIDE mega event for the first time. International Chess Federation/ Twitter[/caption] [caption id="attachment_10976871" align="alignnone" width="640"] PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the opening ceremony in traditional attire. He addressed the players and audience and said that sports has the power to unite. Anurag Thakur/ Twitter[/caption] [caption id="attachment_10976881" align="alignnone" width="640"] A glamourous opening ceremony was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.  Chennai Chess 2022/Twitter[/caption] [caption id="attachment_10976931" align="alignnone" width="640"] Tamil Nadu unit's art and culture wing organised music and traditional dances at the opening ceremony. International Chess Federation/ Twitter[/caption][caption id="attachment_10976861" align="alignnone" width="640"] Around 350 total teams (188 in open and 162 in women) from across 187 countries will participate over the course of tournament. Anurag Thakur/ Twitter[/caption] [caption id="attachment_10976911" align="alignnone" width="640"] The mascot, Thambi, displayed near Marina beach on the inaugural day of the 44th Chess Olympiad. AP[/caption] [caption id="attachment_10976891" align="alignnone" width="640"] The Indian team had a Good Luck event ahead of the start of the tournament. Chess Base India/ Twitter[/caption] [caption id="attachment_10976921" align="alignnone" width="640"] The tournament will be played at convention centre of Four Points by Sheraton. Twitter[/caption]Read all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News, India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.