Sports Minister felicitates Chess Olympiad champions

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday felicitated the Indian men's and women's chess teams following their historic achievement of winning gold medals at the 45th Olympiad in Budapest.

In the men's competition, D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, and R Praggnanandhaa delivered decisive wins in the final round against Slovenia. The women's team also secured their gold by overcoming Azerbaijan.

Highlighting India's rich connection with chess, Mandaviya said: "By winning on the global stage, you have not only made the entire nation proud but have also honoured the legacy of our traditional heritage.