Nashik: Chess Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi Honoured With Arjuna Award By President Murmu
Nashik: Nashik-born international chess Grandmaster Vidit Santosh Gujrathi was honoured with the prestigious Arjuna Award by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 13, 2026. Vidit, who was born and brought up in Nashik and completed his schooling at Fravashi Academy, earned national recognition for his outstanding achievements, including winning the 2023…
International chess Grandmaster Vidit Santosh Gujrathi, hailing from Nashik, was awarded the Arjuna Award by President Droupadi Murmu on November 13, 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. The award recognized his stellar accomplishments, including victory at the 2023 FIDE Grand Swiss, participation in the 2024 Candidates Tournament and contributing to India's gold medal win at the 45th Chess Olympiad.
Vidit, a Nashik-born prodigy, completed his education at Fravashi Academy. This prestigious honor followed Maharashtra's second consecutive chess Arjuna award in the same year, with Nagpur's Divya Deshmukh also receiving the accolade. Nashik Collector Ayush Prasad praised Vidit's achievement, stating it elevated Nashik's stature on the global sporting stage.
Maharashtra's Minister Girish Mahajan announced a forthcoming felicitation ceremony in Vidit's honor. Chhagan Bhujbal, Minister of State for Tourism and Culture, credited Nashik's collective sporting efforts, including educators, coaches, parents and players, while School Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse emphasized the importance of nurturing sporting talent at the school level.
Maharashtra's Sports Department, aligned with the Central Khelo India programme, supports young athletes through various scholarships, infrastructure funding and medal-winning rewards.
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