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SOGF Grandmasters Series: Rahane, Humpy hail West Zone champions, advocate for mind sports' move to mainstream

The West Zone Finals of the inaugural SOG Grandmasters Series, hosted by the Skillhub Online Games Federation (SOGF), concluded on Tuesday, marking a milestone as the first-ever on-ground competition in the series.
The article from MSN discusses the Sogf Grandmasters Series, where cricket legend Ajinkya Rahane and chess Grandmaster Koneru Humpy praised the West Zone champions at the event. The series, which took place in Mumbai, aimed to promote mind sports like chess, bridge, and esports, advocating for their inclusion in mainstream sports culture. Rahane highlighted the importance of mental fitness in sports, drawing parallels between cricket and mind games. Humpy emphasized the need for more support and recognition for mind sports in India, noting their potential to enhance cognitive skills. The event also featured discussions on how mind sports can be integrated into educational systems to foster strategic thinking among students.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-xl/sports/general/sogf-grandmasters-series-rahane-humpy-hail-west-zone-champions-advocate-for-mind-sports-move-to-mainstream/ar-AA1AirEq ]