Congress Leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge Hail Team India’s Double Gold Victory at FIDE Chess Olympiad
India’s Chess Olympiad Victory: Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge Hail Team India for Double Gold
New Delhi [India], September 22: Team India has made the country proud by claiming two gold medals in both men’s and women’s events at the ongoing International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess Olympiad in Budapest. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have hailed the remarkable achievement of the Indian chess players.
Leader of the Opposition of Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, took to social media to congratulate the men’s team for winning the first-ever Gold Medal in the Open Section at the Chess Olympiad. He praised the team’s talent, strategies, and dedication, wishing them continued excellence and expressing immense pride in their victory.
Rahul Gandhi also extended his congratulations to the women’s team, calling them champions and a shining example of what India’s daughters can achieve. He lauded their brilliance, teamwork, and dedication that led to the historic double gold victory for India.
Mallikarjun Kharge, the Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, commended the men’s team for their exceptional skill, strategic brilliance, and unwavering dedication in the final round of the Chess Olympiad. He congratulated the team on securing India’s first-ever Gold Medal in the Open Section, highlighting their rightful place on the podium and inspiring future generations of Indian chess players.
In the final round of the tournament, India’s men’s team defeated Slovenia to clinch the gold medal, with standout performances from D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi. The women’s team also secured gold by beating Azerbaijan, with players like Harika Dronavalli, Divya Deshmukh, and Vantika Agrawal shining in their matches.
The victories of both the men’s and women’s teams at the Chess Olympiad have brought immense pride to the nation and serve as a source of inspiration for aspiring chess players in India. Congratulations to Team India on their historic achievement!