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SOGF to hold Grandmasters Series - South Zone 2, announces Koneru Humpy as Brand Ambassador
Chennai, June 11 (UNI) Announcing legendary Grandmaster Koneru Humpy as its Brand Ambassador to inspire and empower the next generation of Mind Sports enthusiasts, Skillhub
Online Gaming Federation (SOGF) will be holding the SOG Grandmasters Series South Zone 2.
The event will take place in Chennai on July one and two and would bring together the finest
minds in Indian rummy and chess for an unforgettable celebration of skill, strategy, and sportsmanship.
The event will consist of two tournaments, the Indian Rummy Grandmasters (IRG) for the Rummy enthusiasts and the Indian Chess Masters (ICM) and Indian Chess Masters for Blind (ICMB) for the chess enthusiasts, according to a press release.
This event will be focused on people across Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Mr. Shankar Agarwal, President, SOGF, said, "We are thrilled to bring the SOG Grandmasters Series to Chennai, a city with a rich legacy in mind sports. Our goal is to provide a platform where talent meets opportunity, and legends inspire the next generation. What makes this event so special is the fact that we are also inviting young minds of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands & Pondicherry to participate and provide local youth and aspiring players with exposure to national-level competition, helping them develop critical thinking, strategic skills, and confidence.'
Koneru Humpy said"It is an honor to be associated with the SOG Grandmasters Series. Events
like these are crucial in promoting intellectual games and nurturing young talent across the country.
I look forward to witnessing some exceptional performances and inspiring stories in Chennai."
SOGF recently hosted the SOG Grandmasters Series Championship North & East Zone in Gurugram, which recorded registrations from over 1,50,000 participants nationwide.
Following the overwhelming success of previous editions, the Chennai chapter promises to bring together the nation's brightest talents in rummy and chess for two days of electrifying competition
and camaraderie. The SOG Grandmasters Series continues its mission of spotlighting skill-based games and nurturing a new generation of strategic thinkers.
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