Viswanathan Anand congratulates Team India for double gold win at Chess Olympiad

Team India made history at the ongoing International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess Olympiad in Budapest by claiming two gold medals in both men’s and women’s events. The Global Chess legend and Chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand congratulated the teams for their outstanding performance.

Anand took to social media to praise the women’s team, highlighting the exceptional performances of Vantika Agrawal and Divya Deshmukh in the final round. He also commended the men’s team for their victory in the last round, singling out players like D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi for their sensational play.

Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy also lauded Team India for their double gold win, calling it a historic day for the country. The men’s team secured the gold medal by defeating Slovenia, while the women’s team emerged victorious against Azerbaijan.

The triumph of both Indian teams at the Chess Olympiad signifies the rise of Indian chess on the global stage, inspiring millions and igniting hope for the future. The players’ brilliance, grit, and teamwork have truly etched India’s name in chess history.