44th Chess Olympiad mascot Thambi takes over Tamil Nadu- The New Indian Express

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44th Chess Olympiad mascot Thambi takes over Tamil Nadu- The New Indian Express

Andriy Volokitin on X: I am very impressed with the attention of Chennai and India to the Chess Olympiad. There are signs everywhere, Mascot Thambi. The organizers are trying hard to make the 44th Chess Olympiad the best. Great respect. / X

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