Patna: The All India Chess Federation (AICF) has decided that all its players and support staff will use Khadi as their uniforms and kits in all international tournaments in their bid to promote the signature and heritage fabric of the country. Also Read - India's COVID Tally Surpasses 53 Lakh-mark, Deaths Stand at 85,619; 5 Worst-hit States Report High Level of Recoveries | Key Points

Incidentally, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is sponsoring the 47th Junior National Championship for Boys and 32nd Junior National Championship for girls. Also Read - Schools Reopening From Monday | What Back to Classes Might Look Like Amid Pandemic

KVIC chairman Vinai Kumar Saxena said:”Charkha and Chess will go along to set many milestones in future.” Hailing AICF’s decision to use Khadi uniforms and kits during international tourneys, he said that it would help in making an international image of Khadi. Also Read - COVID-19: With Spike of Over 96,000 Cases, India's Tally Crosses 52-Lakh Mark, Deaths Near 85K

“Keeping in mind that sport is the best medium to connect the people especially from younger generations KVIC will sponsor such sports event in future, to give a global image to Khadi,” he added.

This is published unedited from the PTI feed.