The Indian team consists of Soundarya Kumar Pradhan, Shashikant Kutwal, Kishan Gangolli, Darpan Inani, Naveen Kumar A and Coach Prasenjit Dutta registered a comfortable victory against Panama in the opening round of the 1st FIDE Olympiad for People with Disabilities 2023 at Belgrade, Serbia on Monday.
A total number of 26 teams are participating in the inaugural edition of the event and 10th seed India takes on 5th seed Cuba in the second round.
All India Chess Federation wishes the very best for the team to bring laurels to our beloved nation.
Western Asian Junior/ Girls Chess Championship – 2026 from 22nd to 31st October 2026 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat 
Western Asian Youth Chess Championships – 2026 in Ahmedabad ,Gujarat from 22-31 October 2026 
Certificate of National Under 11 Chess Championship 2026 in Mangaluru from 02-08 August 2026 
Fide Trainer Seminar in Mohali from 02-04 October 2026 
SNA Seminar & Exam at Amity University, Near Chandigarh Airport, Airport Road, Mohali, Punjab on 03 & 04 October 2026. 
SNA Seminar & Exam at Chenduran college of Engineering , Lenavilakku, Pudukkottai District ,Tamil Nadu on 31 October & 01 November 2026