Chief Arbiter of choice!

I am writing this on behalf of the Penang Chess Association. We have learnt today that the World Chess Federation (FIDE) has appointed Abdul Hamid bin Abdul Majid, one of the PCA's life members, as the Chief Arbiter of the forthcoming World Chess Championship match between China's defending champion, Ding Liren, and India's challenger, Gukesh Dommaraju. 

This is a singular achievement and we heartily congratulate Hamid. He had been active on the chess scene, organising both local and international chess tournaments, since the 1980s and this is surely the pinnacle of recognition for him. 

For this world chess championship match, both champion and challenger were each allowed to nominate up to five persons as their Chief Arbiter of choice. Hamid was the one person that both Ding and Gukesh trust entirely to officiate at their match which kicks off in Singapore on 25 November 2024. Congratulations again, Hamid Majid.