India Wins Historic Gold in Chess Olympiad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted and praised India's chess players, including D Gukesh and Divya Deshmukh, for their historic gold medal wins at the 45th Chess Olympiad. Both the men's and women's teams clinched their first-ever gold medals, with standout performances from players like Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, and R Praggnanandhaa. Modi's personal interaction, including remembering player Vantika Agrawal's upcoming birthday, left a significant impression on the players. Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi highlighted India's dominance, noting that competitors considered India a chess superpower. Amitabh Bachchan also congratulated the team, reflecting national pride in their achievements. The team's victory was secured after defeating formidable opponents, including Slovenia and Azerbaijan, in the final rounds.