Susan Polgar appointed by the organizers as head of the press centre
on 10 July 2013
One of the most successful chess Olympic players of all time, a five-time Olympic Champion with 10 overall medals (5 gold, 4 silver and 1 bronze), Susan Polgar has been appointed by the organizers as Head of the press centre during the FIDE World Cup 2013. Paul Truong has been appointed deputy head.
Consequently, Susan Polgar will be responsible for working with the international chess media, holding the press conferences and be the liaison between the players and the media during the FIDE World Cup 2013, to be held in Tromsø from August 10 to September 3, 2013.
She will also work as a commentator during the first four rounds of the championship.
Award-winning and best-selling chess author, journalist and promoter Paul Truong has been appointed deputy head of the press centre. He will also work as a writer and photographer during the championship and act as a substitute for Polgar.
“As organizers of the FIDE World Cup in 2013, we are very satisfied to be able to work with Susan and Paul,” says Head of Communications and PR for the organizers of the Chess Olympiad 2014, Jarle Heitmann. “For us it is reassuring to know that we have appointed two highly experienced international chess authorities to be responsible for our press centre. This will ensure the quality of this work.”
Official website: http://www.chessworldcup2013.com
I’m happy that my fellow Norwegian organizers know who’s simply the best. Keep up the good work, Susan!