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Hailed by Kapil Dev and world chess champion Koneru Humpy, SOG Grandmasters Series Sets New Benchmarks
Capital Information
|May 03, 2025
Promoting Skill-Based Mind Sports Across India Championship Concludes on a High Note with Over 1.5 Lakh Registrations and Stellar Performances Prominent figures like Haryana Sports Minister Gaurav Gautam, Kapil Dev, and Koneru Humpy addressed the closing ceremony.
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The SOG Grandmasters Series Championship concluded in Gurugram late Wednesday evening at an electrifying closing ceremony graced by legendary cricketer Mr. Kapil Dev and world rapid chess champion Ms. Koneru Humpy, who praised the growing prominence of mind sports in India.
Drawing registrations from over 1,50,000 participants nationwide, the two-day event brought together elite talent in chess, blind chess, and rummy, marking a significant milestone in the country's skill-based gaming landscape.
Held from April 29 to 30 at Hyatt Regency, Gurugram, the tournament culminated in fierce yet friendly competition, with Mitrabha Guha, Shubhi Gupta, Soundarya Kumar Pradhan, Satya and Rakesh Kumar emerging as winners in their respective categories. Haryana Sports Minister Gaurav Gautam, along with Kapil Dev, gave away the prizes.
This story is from the May 03, 2025 edition of Capital Information.
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