Chess-in-Slums Founder, Tunde Onakoya, who recently surpassed the world record for the lengthiest-ever chess marathon, achieving an impressive 60 hours, received a heartfelt welcome upon his return to Nigeria on Wednesday.
According to The PUNCH report, he was greeted with an affectionate reception, complete with singing and dancing at the airport.
Days ago, Onakoya surpassed the achievement of Norwegian players, Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad, who played for 56 hours and 9 minutes in 2018.
The new record holder expressed that he aimed to raise funds and awareness for providing educational opportunities to underprivileged children across Africa.
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