Goa Set to Host Chess World Cup After 23-Year Hiatus, Recalling 2002's Cultural Impact

Goa Set to Host Chess World Cup After 23-Year Hiatus, Recalling 2002's Cultural Impact

 04:35 29/08/2025

Goa is set to host the FIDE World Cup in 2025, marking its return to India after 23 years, reminiscent of the 2002 World Junior Championship where Levon Aronian emerged victorious. The event not only boosted Goa's tourism, particularly attracting Russian visitors, but also showcased the region's hospitality and organisational capabilities.
Chess World Cup Returns to India After 23 Years, Goa to Host Tournament Marked by Cultural Exchange and Tourism Boost

Chess World Cup Returns to India After 23 Years, Goa to Host Tournament Marked by Cultural Exchange and Tourism Boost

 00:35 29/08/2025

Goa is set to host the FIDE World Cup in 2025, marking its return to India after 23 years, reminiscent of the 2002 World Junior Championship where Levon Aronian emerged victorious. The event not only boosted Goa's tourism, particularly attracting Russian visitors, but also showcased the region's hospitality and organisational capabilities.
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