Indian Chess Team Wins Double Gold at FIDE Chess Olympiad, Celebrates with Victory Dance

In a historic moment for the country, the Indian team made headlines by clinching double gold medals at the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess Olympiad on Sunday. The players celebrated their remarkable victory by recreating Rohit Sharma’s iconic victory dance, which had captivated the nation after India’s T20 World Cup triumph earlier this year.

The video of the Indian chess prodigies joyfully performing the victory dance has taken social media by storm, drawing comparisons to football legend Lionel Messi’s celebratory moves after Argentina’s victory in the 2022 World Cup. The fun-filled dance involves the captain or a team member approaching the rest of the team in slow motion, carrying the trophy or award, before the entire team erupts in jubilation.

Rohit Sharma’s victory dance following India’s T20 World Cup 2024 win had already garnered widespread attention on social media, showcasing the cricketer’s infectious energy and enthusiasm. Similarly, Lionel Messi’s celebratory dance after the FIFA World Cup victory in 2022 had become a viral sensation, further popularizing this unique way of celebrating success.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also joined in to congratulate the Indian chess players on their outstanding achievement, hailing it as a historic win for the country. In a post on social media, PM Modi praised the Men’s and Women’s Chess Teams for their exceptional performance and expressed hope that this success would inspire future generations of chess enthusiasts to excel in the game.

The double gold medals at the Chess Olympiad and the spirited victory dance by the Indian team have not only brought glory to the nation but also showcased the camaraderie and joy shared by the players in their moment of triumph.