India Wins Double Gold in Open and Women's Sections at 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest

Sep 26, 2024, 07:06 AM

India achieved a historic double victory at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, securing gold medals in both the Open and Women's sections. This marks the country's best performance at the prestigious team event. Key players such as Arjun Erigaisi, Divya Deshmukh, P. Harikrishna, Harika Dronavalli, and Srinath Narayanan expressed their pride and emotional satisfaction over the win. The Indian chess team was honored by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in New Delhi, where he praised their achievements and discussed their journey. Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand also celebrated the victory. The All India Chess Federation announced a reward of ₹3.2 crore for the winning teams. This victory has positioned young players like Gukesh as favorites for future championships.