Consider the following statements in respect of the 44th Chess Olympiad, 2022:
- 1. It was the first time that Chess Olympiad was held in India.
- 2. The official mascot was named ‘Thambi’.
- 3. The trophy for the winning team in the open section is the Vera Menchik Cup.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Only one
Only two
All three
None
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
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UPSC IAS – 2023
Statement 2 is correct: The official mascot for the 44th Chess Olympiad was a knight named ‘Thambi’, which means ‘younger brother’ in Tamil, reflecting the host state’s culture.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The trophy for the winning team in the Open section of the Chess Olympiad is the Hamilton-Russell Cup. The Vera Menchik Cup is the trophy awarded to the winning team in the Women’s section.