Delhi CM Atishi Responds to Woman Grandmaster Tania Sachdev’s Frustration with State Government

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has responded to Woman Grandmaster Tania Sachdev’s frustration about the lack of recognition for chess players in the national capital. Sachdev, who has been playing for Delhi since 2008, expressed her disappointment in a recent post on social media, highlighting the lack of acknowledgment from the state government despite her numerous achievements in the sport.

In her post, Sachdev mentioned her historic team bronze and individual medal at the 2022 Chess Olympiad, as well as the recent Chess Olympic gold in 2024, emphasizing the need for states to support and celebrate their champions to inspire excellence and motivate talent. She called on CM Atishi and Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal to recognize the value of supporting chess athletes.

CM Atishi responded to Sachdev’s post, assuring her that her office would reach out to schedule a meeting to discuss how more support can be provided to chess players in Delhi. Atishi expressed her eagerness to hear Sachdev’s thoughts and suggestions on uplifting the sport in the city, particularly for chess players.

Sachdev acknowledged Atishi’s response and expressed her optimism about the proposed meeting, looking forward to presenting her ideas on how chess could be further promoted and supported in Delhi. The conversation between Sachdev and Atishi highlights the importance of recognizing and supporting athletes in all sports, including chess, to encourage and nurture talent in the country.