As the US Men's Olympic Chess team won the gold medal in the 2016 World Chess
Olympiad Open event held recently in Baku for the first time since 1976 and for
the sixth time overall, and because they truly reflect the diversity and
competitive spirit of America they have earned a visit to the Whitehouse in
similarity to the NFL , Baseball , or NCAA champions. As Chess has become a
national passion among the youth of the country, which passion has helped develop the
talent reflected in this amazing achievement, recognition of this will encourage
youth everywhere to pursue their dreams of further chess excellence.
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