CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The mascot ‘Thambi’ is a knight dressed in the traditional Tamil attire Veshti (Dhoti) with a shirt and is seen with folded hands, apparently extending the Tamil greeting ‘Vanakkam’. The words “Chess Believe” are seen on its shirt. Indian Sports,” Stalin tweeted.

Detailed explanation-2: -’Thambi’, the statue of a brown knight wearing a white shirt and a veshti, the mascot of the 44th International Chess Olympiad, has grabbed the attention of everyone, including the players from abroad who arrived in Chennai to participate in the marquee event.

Detailed explanation-3: -CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin on Thursday explained the reason for naming the 44th Chess Olympiad mascot as ‘Thambi’.

Detailed explanation-4: -Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin unveiled the mascot and the logo named ‘Thambi’ for FIDE Chess Olympiad in Chennai last evening. ‘Thambi’ in Tamil means younger brother. The international event will be held at Mamallapuram near Chennai from 28th July to August 10.