Gukesh, Pragg get Rs 15 lakh each as TN awards Rs 60 lakh to Olympiad medallists

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay honoured the state's 2026 Chess Olympiad medallists, distributing Rs 60 lakh among 5 recipients. D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa received Rs 15 lakh each, portion Savitha Shri, R Vaishali and skipper Srinath Narayanan were awarded Rs 10 lakh each. The authorities besides launched its Dream Olympics 2036 strategy to enactment athletes with grooming and nutrition costs.