Leh host first ever Torch Relay of Chess Olympiad

Leh (Ladakh) [India], June 21 (ANI): Leh hosted the first-ever Torch Relay of the 44th Chess Olympiad on Monday. The torch, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, began its relay from Leh, this evening. The torch will travel in 75 cities for 40 days before it culminates at Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu. 189 countries are participating in the Chess Olympiad.

Chess grandmasters will receive the torch at various i