Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 20 interacted with the Commonwealth Games squad comprising the players, coaches, and support staff via video conferencing in Delhi. The PM also informed us that the International Chess Olympiad will also commence on July 28 in Tamil Nadu.

“On July 28 when Commonwealth Games begin in Birmingham, the same day International Chess Olympiad will commence in Tamil Nadu. So the coming days are important for Indian players to show their prowess to the world,” the PM said.