Chess Olympiad: Odisha CM hands over Relay Torch to Padmini Rout

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Pattnaik on Friday received the Relay Torch for Chess Olympiad and handed it over to Padmini Rout, a celebrated chess player of the state in capital Bhubaneswar. Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister said that it is a proud moment for India as it is hosting an international sports event like Chess Olympiad on the 75th year of independence. Adding that chess originated from India and was known as Chaturang, the Chief Minister said that it's probably fo...