Ranchi buzzed with excitement as Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren welcomed homegrown chess hero Adhiraj Mitra. The Saturday meeting at the CM’s Kanke Road office celebrated the young player’s gold medal haul from the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025 in Malaysia, spanning November 7-16.
Adhiraj, hailing from Jamshedpur and a student at Loyola School’s eighth grade, vividly described battling chess elites from multiple countries. His strategic brilliance secured the under-14 title, a feat witnessed by his mother Runa, father Uttam, and mentor Abhishek Das.
Praising the achievement, CM Soren stated that Jharkhand’s youth are scripting success stories internationally, enhancing the state’s prestige. He extended heartfelt wishes for Adhiraj’s ongoing journey in the competitive world of chess.
Such interactions reinforce governmental backing for sports development. Adhiraj’s story exemplifies resilience and talent, encouraging more Jharkhand children to take up chess amid rising popularity post-India’s global chess surge.