Prime Minister Narendra Modi Hosts India’s Chess Olympiad Winning Team at His Residence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently hosted India’s young chess players at his official residence to celebrate their historic achievement at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest. Both the men’s and women’s teams secured their maiden gold medals at the event, marking a significant milestone for Indian chess.

During the meeting, the teams presented PM Modi with a chess board and even played a blitz game with players like Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi. The chess stars shared their experience of meeting the Prime Minister, expressing how comfortable and at ease he made them feel. They were impressed by his knowledge of chess and his humble demeanor.

Led by players like D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, and R Praggnanandhaa, the men’s team clinched the gold medal after a thrilling final round victory over Slovenia. On the other hand, the women’s team, comprising Harika Dronavalli, Vaishali Rameshbabu, Divya Deshmukh, Vantika Agrawal, and Tania Sachdev, secured their gold medal by defeating Azerbaijan.

The players were touched by PM Modi’s attention to detail, with Vantika Agarwal sharing how he remembered her birthday and their previous interactions. The meeting left the teams feeling motivated and inspired, with Tania Sachdeva mentioning how they learned valuable lessons from the Prime Minister.

Overall, the interaction between PM Modi and the Indian chess teams was described as warm, engaging, and inspiring. The players were grateful for the opportunity to meet with the Prime Minister and felt encouraged by his words of praise and support. The historic achievement at the Chess Olympiad has not only brought glory to Indian chess but has also strengthened the bond between the players and the country’s leader.