Eleven-year-old Roman Shogdzhiev, hailing from Kalmykia, has put himself forward for inclusion in the Forbes “30 Under 30” list. This young athlete has already secured multiple records and earned accolades from the professional sphere both within Russia and internationally.
The renowned ranking consistently gathers together burgeoning professionals who have achieved substantial accomplishments across diverse fields before turning thirty. Shogdzhiev’s exceptional skill has been frequently highlighted by his peers within the chess community throughout various competitions. Support for the boy’s nomination can be registered via voting on the publication’s official website, specifically within the sports and esports category.
Representatives from Forbes have yet to issue any official statements regarding the chess player’s prospects for making the final roster. Concurrently, news has emerged that Norwegian skier Johannes Klee has become one of the investors backing the new Total Chess World Championship tour, an endeavor receiving endorsement from numerous professional athletes.
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