India’s Nandan Kumar Jha has been elected president of the International Mind Sports Association (IMSA), a global body for the governance and promotion of mind sports.
Jha’s election was made during IMSA’s annual general assembly in Sao Paulo, Brazil, a press release from the IMSA stated on Tuesday.
The Association boasts of an impressive membership of 200 countries championing the values of cognitive excellence, cultural exchange, and strategic development.
The IMSA works with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and other affiliate global sports federations to integrate mind sports into mainstream global sports.
Sports federations affiliated to the IMSA represent nine sports including chess, draughts, esports, poker, go and bridge.
“His passion for intellectual games and his proven ability to lead impactful initiatives resonate deeply with IMSA’s mission. I look forward to working closely with him as we strive to make mind sports more accessible, empowering communities worldwide to embrace their cognitive and cultural benefits,” said IMSA CEO Geoffrey Borg.
Jha’s nomination was proposed by the World Draughts Federation.
“My vision is to make mind sports more inclusive and accessible, inspiring millions to engage in these disciplines for personal and collective growth,” said Jha.
The International Mind Sports Association (IMSA) was founded to bridge diverse communities through mental disciplines, IMSA is dedicated to raising awareness of the benefits of mind sports worldwide. Under Jha’s leadership, IMSA aspires to strengthen its programs and advocate for the inclusion of mind sports in educational curricula and international events, promoting the role of intellectual games in developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
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