India Wins Historic Gold in Chess Olympiad

India made history at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest by securing gold medals in both the men's and women's categories, a feat previously achieved only by the Soviet Union and China. The men's team, led by standout performances from D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi, dominated the competition, losing only one game across 44 matches. The women's team overcame mid-tournament setbacks to claim victory, with key contributions from D Harika, Divya Deshmukh, and Vantika Agrawal. This unprecedented success marks a new era for Indian chess, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and legendary players like Viswanathan Anand and Susan Polgar celebrating the achievement. The Indian contingent also secured multiple individual gold medals, further underscoring their dominance.