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The 21-year-old took to social media to reveal that he is yet to receive his passport which he had submitted for Visa stamping ahead of his travel to the USA for the event and requested anyone in the capacity to help him to sort things…Read More
Arjun Erigaisi. (Getty Images)
Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi revealed that he is yet to receive his passport which he had submitted for Visa stamping citing his requisite to travel to the United States of America to compete in the World Rapid and Blitz Championship, slated to be held between the 26th and 31st of December.
The 21-year-old took to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to shed light on his situation and implored anyone in the capacity to help him with the same.
. @USAndIndia Last week I submitted my passport to you for visa stamping and it still has not been returned. I request you to please expedite the process and return my passport as soon as possible as I need it for my travel to New York for World Rapid & Blitz Championship 🙏If…
— Arjun Erigaisi (@ArjunErigaisi) December 20, 2024
“USAndIndia Last week I submitted my passport to you for visa stamping and it still has not been returned,” Erigaisi’s post read.
“I request you to please expedite the process and return my passport as soon as possible as I need it for my travel to New York for the World Rapid & Blitz Championship,” he added.
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“If anyone can help me with this please DM,” the Indian continued.
Erigaisi had a memorable year as he climbed to the fourth spot in the FIDE rankings and broke the elusive 2800 ELO mark on the back of splendid performances throughout the year.
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He also played an integral part in India’s maiden FIDE Olympiad win as the men’s unit clinched the top prize in the event before the women’s outfit doubled the nation’s delight with a win in their category.
