The Indian Open Team won a Silver medal while the Women's Team bagged a Bronze at the 46th Chess Olympiad. Six individual players also earned medals.
Six Indian chess players, including B. Savitha, Divya Deshmukh, Vantika Agrawal, Koneru Humpy, D. Gukesh, and R. Praggnanandhaa, secured individual medals at the 46th Chess Olympiad held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The Open Team clinched a Silver medal, while the Women's Team managed to win a Bronze.
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan commended the exceptional talent, dedication, and competitive spirit displayed by these players. In a social media post, he congratulated the team on their achievements and extended his wishes to the individual medal winners.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his appreciation for the players' passion and determination. He expressed hope that these successes would motivate more youngsters to take up chess and aspire to similar heights.
Source:
Akashvani News
