WATCH: Praggnanandhaa receives hero’s welcome
Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa, who won the 2023 FIDE World Cup silver medal and FIDE Candidates tournament, received an enthusiastic reception upon his arrival. State sports department officials welcomed him with flower crowns, shawls, and bouquets. Traditional Tamil Nadu folk dances, including Karagattam and Oyilattam, added to the celebratory atmosphere.