The Adani Group will back Indian chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa, with Gautam Adani expressing admiration for his achievements.

Gautam Adani, the leader of the Adani Group, recently engaged with the young chess sensation, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, commending his accomplishments as a source of inspiration for the youth in India. Adani, through a post on the social media platform formerly known as Twitter , shared a photo with Praggnanandhaa, underscoring the chess prodigy's success as indicative of India's potential.

In a tweet , Adani expressed his privilege in supporting Praggnanandhaa and lauded the young player's ability to bring pride to India in the world of chess. He emphasized that Praggnanandhaa represents the aspirations of young Indians and expressed his best wishes with a patriotic sentiment, saying, "Jai Hind."

Praggnanandhaa, in response, conveyed his gratitude for the Adani Group's faith in his skills and affirmed his commitment to enhancing India's glory through his international chess performances. The chess prodigy's achievements, such as being the youngest player to reach the World Cup final in 2023 and defeating Magnus Carlsen in 2022, have significantly elevated India's standing in the global chess arena.

At just 18 years old, Praggnanandhaa, who started his chess journey at the age of 5, became India's youngest Grandmaster at 12. Alongside his sister R. Vaishali, they hold the distinction of being the world's first brother-sister Grandmaster duo. The previous year saw Praggnanandhaa's impressive display against Magnus Carlsen in the International Chess Federation World Cup, where he secured a silver medal in the men's team competition at the Asian Games in Hangzhou.

The collaboration between Praggnanandhaa and the Adani Group marks a significant milestone in the young chess player's career. Chairman Gautam Adani expressed pride in supporting Praggnanandhaa, highlighting his rapid progress and unwavering dedication as an exemplary model for all Indians.

Notably, Praggnanandhaa, along with German GM Vincent Keymer, holds the top position in the world junior rankings with an identical FIDE rating of 2743, showcasing their extraordinary skills. This collaboration further underscores the Adani Group's commitment to supporting sporting talent, as evidenced by initiatives like #GarvHai, benefiting athletes such as Praggnanandhaa, Ravi Kumar Dahiya, Deepak Punia, and Amit Panghal, who have excelled on the global stage in various sporting events, including the Olympics and Asian Games.