PANAJI
Aam Aadmi Party on Friday hailed Leon Mendonca on being declared a grandmaster in chess.
AAP Goa Convener Rahul Mhambre while congratulating Leon pointed out that he is the second Goan to earn this title.
“Goa has a lot of potential in sports. The government must put in extra efforts to encourage budding sportsmen and sportswomen. Today, the entire State is proud of grandmaster Leon,” said Rahul.
The 14-year-old Leon is the 67th grandmaster in India.
