The Indian men’s chess team, comprising Gukesh D, Praggnanandhaa R, Arjun Erigaisi, Vidit Gujrathi, Pentala Harikrishna, and Srinath Narayanan (Captain), secured the gold medal at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad held in Budapest, Hungary. The team’s impressive performance was highlighted by Gukesh D’s victory over Vladimir Fedoseev and Arjun Erigaisi’s triumph against Jan Subelj, allowing India to secure at least a tie in their match against Slovenia and ultimately clinch the gold.
Women’s Team Triumph
The Indian women’s chess team, comprising Harika Dronavalli, Vaishali Ramesh Babu, Divya Deshmukh, Vantika Agrawal, Tania Sachdev, and Abhijit Kunte (Captain), also emerged victorious, defeating Azerbaijan to claim the gold medal at the prestigious Olympiad.
A Triumphant Sweep
The remarkable achievements of both the Indian men’s and women’s chess teams have solidified the country’s dominance in the sport. The victories at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary, have not only brought immense pride to the nation but also showcased the depth of India’s chess talent on the global stage. This historic double gold medal win is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and the unwavering spirit of the Indian chess players, who have raised the country’s flag high in the world of international chess.
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