Viswanathan Anand Celebrates India's Chess Olympiad Victory

India made history at the Chess Olympiad by winning gold medals for both its men's and women's teams, a first for the nation. Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand expressed his joy over this achievement but emphasized the need for continued efforts to elevate women's chess in India. He noted that, while men's chess has gained popularity with young talents like R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh, the women's game still lags behind. Anand hopes that this victory will inspire more girls to take up chess, stating, "It's a very good beginning, but we must continuously keep progressing." He also acknowledged that other teams will analyze India's success and strive to improve. Anand reflected on the emotional significance of the win, noting that it garnered global attention for India's performance.