“Indian Chess History Made: R Praggnanandhaa, Sister Vaishali, and Mother Nagalakshmi Celebrate Gold Medal Wins”

India’s Chess Teams Make History with Gold Medals at Chess Olympiad

In a historic moment for Indian chess, both the men’s and women’s teams clinched their maiden gold medals at the 45th Chess Olympiad. The men’s team secured victory over Slovenia in the final round, with players D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, and R Praggnanadhaa leading the charge. On the other hand, the women’s team triumphed over Azerbaijan with a score of 3.5-0.5 to claim the title.

The achievement was particularly special for the family of R Praggnanandhaa and R Vaishali, as both siblings played crucial roles in their respective teams’ success. A heartwarming video shared by ChessBase India captured the moment when the siblings and their mother Nagalakshmi celebrated the victory together, garnering praise and admiration from fans online.

Ramesh Babu, the proud father of Praggnanandhaa and Vaishali, expressed his joy at his children’s success, stating, “We are very proud of Praggnanandhaa. My daughter Vaishali’s team also won the gold medal, so we’re happy about that as well.” He highlighted the growing popularity of chess in India, noting that more young people are taking up the game as a career.

Looking ahead, Babu revealed that both Praggnanandhaa and Vaishali have their sights set on achieving even greater success in their chess careers. “Every chess player wants to become a world champion, and they have to improve their rating. So, that is their aim right now,” he shared.

The remarkable performance of the Indian chess teams at the Chess Olympiad has not only brought glory to the nation but has also inspired a new generation of chess enthusiasts to pursue their passion for the game. With their historic gold medal wins, the Indian chess players have undoubtedly left a lasting impact on the sport in the country.