India Wins Double Gold at FIDE Chess Olympiad

Team India has made history at the ongoing FIDE Chess Olympiad in Budapest by winning gold medals in both the men’s and women’s events, marking the first-ever gold for the men's team in the Open Section. Notable figures including chess legend Viswanathan Anand and Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge congratulated the teams for their remarkable achievements. The men's team clinched victory against Slovenia, while the women's team triumphed over Azerbaijan, demonstrating exceptional skill and teamwork. Anand praised individual performances, particularly those of Gukesh and Erigaisi for the men, and Agrawal and Deshmukh for the women. This double gold win symbolizes the rise of Indian chess on the global stage, inspiring many across the nation. Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy emphasized the historic significance of this accomplishment for India’s chess legacy.