Renowned Indian chess sensation, R Praggnanandhaa, has been gifted a Mahindra XUV400 EV electric SUV by none other than Anand Mahindra, Chairman of Mahindra Group.
At just 18 years old, Praggnanandhaa holds the esteemed title of being the top-ranked chess player in India, surpassing even the legendary Viswanathan Anand in recent rankings. Notably, he also holds the distinction of being the youngest Indian chess player to reach the FIDE (International Chess Federation) Chess World Cup Final in 2023.
Impressed by Praggnanandhaa’s remarkable achievements, Anand Mahindra took to social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) to announce his gift of the electric SUV.
This promise, made in 2023, has now been fulfilled as the chess grandmaster, accompanied by his family, took delivery of the vehicle. Praggnanandhaa expressed his gratitude towards Anand Mahindra for this generous gesture, sharing a photo of himself with his parents during the delivery ceremony.
Appreciate your sentiment, Krishlay, & many, like you, have been urging me to gift a Thar to @rpragchess
But I have another idea …
I would like to encourage parents to introduce their children to Chess & support them as they pursue this cerebral game (despite the surge in… https://t.co/oYeDeRNhyh pic.twitter.com/IlFIcqJIjm— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) August 28, 2023
Anand Mahindra is renowned for his philanthropic acts of gifting Mahindra SUVs to individuals who have made notable contributions to sports and society. Among the recipients of his previous gifts are various sports personalities, Olympians, and Indian athletes such as Neeraj Chopra, Avani Lekhara, Deepa Malik, PV Sindhu, and Sakshi Malik.
Received XUV 400 , My Parents are very happy 😊 Thank you very much @anandmahindra sir🙏 https://t.co/5ZmogCLGF4 pic.twitter.com/zmwMP2Ltza
— Praggnanandhaa (@rpraggnachess) March 12, 2024
The gesture of gifting the Mahindra XUV400 EV to R Praggnanandhaa’s family is in line with Anand Mahindra’s philosophy of supporting talent and encouraging the pursuit of excellence. His decision to gift an electric vehicle reflects his commitment to promoting sustainability and a better future for the planet.
This heartwarming act has garnered widespread appreciation, with Praggnanandhaa’s post about receiving the car from Anand Mahindra receiving overwhelming support and admiration from the public.
The gesture not only acknowledges Praggnanandhaa’s accomplishments but also highlights the importance of parental support in nurturing talent and passion.
Received XUV 400 , My Parents are very happy 😊 Thank you very much @anandmahindra sir🙏 https://t.co/5ZmogCLGF4 pic.twitter.com/zmwMP2Ltza
— Praggnanandhaa (@rpraggnachess) March 12, 2024
In a world where recognition often eludes lesser-known sports and disciplines, Anand Mahindra’s gesture serves as a beacon of hope and encouragement, inspiring young talents across various fields to pursue their dreams relentlessly.