Happy to meet the International Grandmaster Chess Player @Bhaktichess. Congratulated her on receiving the prestigious #ArjunaAward at the hands of the Hon'ble President of India at @rashtrapatibhvn.
Extended my best wishes to her for a bright future.
Exactly 2 weeks back! Truly humbled and honored for winning the Arjuna Awards from the Hon'ble President of India Smt.Droupadi Murmu ji! Thanks to one and all for the wishes and support🙏🇮🇳Keep blessing!
President Droupadi Murmu confers Arjuna Award, 2022 on Ms. Bhakti Pradip Kulkarni for her achievements in Chess. She won:
• Silver Medal in World Championship, 2021
• Bronze Medal in Commonwealth Championship, 2019
After a long wait of nine years, two of India's most talented Chess players received #ArjunaAward from Hon'ble #President of #India, Droupadi Murmu ji today. Congratulations to WGM Bhakti Kulkarni and GM Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa for the amazing feat!
@rashtrapatibhvn
WATCH: A solemn day for our sporting heroes 🙌
National Sports Awardees 2022 visited the National War Memorial in New Delhi today as a mark of respect & remembrance for those brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect India & its citizens.
Feeling blessed to have been conferred with the Prestigious Arjuna Award this year! Would like to thank each n everyone for their wonderful wishes, blessings and kind words of appreciation❤️ 🙏Congratulations to Champ @rpragchess, you are wonderful! ❤️🙌
Hearty congratulations Bhakti for winning the prestigious Arjuna Award. Privileged to have had you as Dempo Group Goodwill Sports Ambassador from 2008-2020. All the best for your future.
@bhaktichess#chess#ArjunaAwards
🏹🏹 TWO Awards #chess
🇮🇳 GM @rpragchess and 🇮🇳 IM @Bhaktichess will receive the #ArjunaAward (India's top sports honour) at the hands of President Droupadi Murmu (@rashtrapatibhvn) at Rashtrapati Bhavan during the National Sports Award 2022 ceremony on November 30
Congrats! 👏
Proud to announce @rpragchess & @Bhaktichess have been awarded the Arjuna Award. An excellent moment in a year where Indian chess has been in the limelight.