New Delhi (IANS). The All India Chess Federation (AICF) has organized a coaching camp at ITC Sonar in Kolkata to help the Indian team prepare for the upcoming Asian Games to be held in Hangzhou, China.
The initiative follows the remarkable success achieved by Indian Grandmasters in the recently concluded FIDE World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, where four of the eight quarter-finalists were Indians.
Committed to providing unwavering support and top-notch facilities, the AICF Coaching Camp aims to hone the skills and strategies of the players ahead of the Asian Games to be held in Hangzhou from September 23 to October 8, 2023, the AICF said in a release on Saturday. to increase.”
The women’s coaching camp, which is currently running from August 25 to 29, includes participants Savita Sri B and Vankita Agarwal.
The men’s coaching camp, scheduled to run from August 30 to September 3, will feature eminent players like Vidit Gujrathi, Arjun Erigaisi, Pantala Harikrishna, D Gukesh and Rameshbabu Praggnanandh.
Aiding these talents is an eminent coaching team led by head coach Boris Gelfand, comprising coach Srinath Narayanan and assistant coaches Vaibhav Suri and Arjun Kalyan.
AICF President Sanjay Kapur said, “AICF’s commitment lies in unwavering support and state-of-the-art facilities for our players. This coaching camp stands as a testimony to that commitment, providing an immersive experience that deepens strategy and finesse. descends from, enriches the abilities of the players for the Asian Games.
Sanjay Kapoor’s sentiments match the nation’s pride and admiration for the remarkable achievements of the Indian players in the recent World Cup.
