PM Modi Gifts Javokhir Sindarov’s World Cup Scoresheet to Uzbekistan President
· Sports · Sportstar, Indian Express, Times of India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev with the original handwritten scoresheet from Grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov’s 2025 FIDE World Cup victory. The historic final, held in Goa, saw Sindarov defeat China’s Wei Yi to become the youngest player to ever win the tournament. The gift was encased in a leatherette cover and accompanied by a photograph of the Uzbek Grandmaster. This gesture occurred during a high-level diplomatic engagement between the two leaders. Sindarov’s win also secured his qualification for the 2026 Candidates Tournament.
Why it matters
The exchange highlights the growing diplomatic ties between India and Uzbekistan, using sports diplomacy to celebrate the achievement of a prominent Uzbek athlete on Indian soil.
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