Panaji, Oct. 21 -- A glittering ceremony celebrating Goa's rich cultural heritage and India's growing stature as a global chess powerhouse marked the launch of the official logo and anthem of the FIDE World Cup 2025, unveiled by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant here on Tuesday.

The anthem--voiced by music legend Daler Mehndi--captures the spirit and vibrancy of Goa, according to a release from the All India Chess Federation (AICF).

Returning to India after 23 years, the FIDE World Cup 2025, one of the most prestigious tournaments on the global chess calendar, will be held in North Goa from October 31 to November 27, bringing together 206 elite players from 82 countries across the world in a knockout contest for a prize purse of USD 2 millio...