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Grandmaster Pravin Mahadeo Thipsay calls on CM Vishnu Deo Sai

Kumar Bahukhandi
Chhattisgarh
September 15, 2025

Grandmaster Pravin Mahadeo Thipsay presenting a Chess board to CM Sai while Chhattisgarh Olympic Association General Secretary Vikram Sisodia, along with other office-bearers of the Association look on -Photo Credit CG/PR

Raipur: Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai was called upon yesterday at his Raipur residence by India’s international chess player and Grandmaster Pravin Mahadeo Thipsay. The Chief Minister lauded Thipsay’s exceptional talent and remarkable achievements in the field of chess, extending his appreciation to him.

Also present on the occasion were Chhattisgarh Olympic Association General Secretary Vikram Sisodia, along with other office-bearers of the Association.

It is noteworthy that Pravin Mahadeo Thipsay is among the few Indian players to have earned the coveted title of Grandmaster in chess. He also holds the distinction of being the first Indian to win the Commonwealth Chess Championship. In recognition of his contribution to Indian sports, he has been honoured with the prestigious Arjun Award.

Kumar Bahukhandi

Kumar has written mostly short stories and on human behavior that changed the day to day course of the people who engineered them. He says I am always myself... I just hate being someone else...It's so fake and unreal..."!!I have an everyday religion that works for me. Love yourself first, and everything else falls into line...... I am just a next door person A friend of friends, A Journalist ,who respects every person regardless of his/her stature (but yes, disregards cunning and selfish people).Learnt to get in touch with the silence within myself and knew that everything in life has a purpose. A very simple, Introvert person who believe in "Simple Living and High Thinking", trusts in Modesty. Very truthful to self basic instincts, work, hobbies and family. I Always Listen and Obey what my heart, my inner voice, my soul tells me. I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others.

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