Chess icon Anand honoured with SJFI Medal
Chess legend Viswanathan Anand was awarded the prestigious SJFI Medal by the Sports Journalists’ Federation of India in Chennai. The ceremony honored his immense contributions to the sport and his role in popularizing chess in India.
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The event celebrates the legacy of one of India's most successful athletes and highlights the ongoing recognition of individual sports achievements by national media bodies.
Five-time World chess champion Viswanathan Anand was honoured with the Sports Journalists’ Federation of India’s ‘SJFI Medal’ at a glittering ceremony at the Madras Cricket Club here on Wednesday. The event was hosted in partnership with the Tamil Nadu Sports Journalists’ Association (TNSJA).
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