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Published Sep 26, 2024 at 2:25 PM IST

PM Modi Interacts With Chess Olympiad Team

India made history at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest by securing its first-ever gold medals, with the men's team defeating Slovenia and the women's team triumphing over Azerbaijan. Following this remarkable achievement, Prime Minister Modi interacted with the victorious chess champions, which included notable players such as R Vaishali, D Harika, Tania Sachdev, Vidit Gujrathi, Arjun Erigaisi, and Praggnanandhaa. During the meeting, PM Modi praised the players for their historic double gold triumph and expressed pride in their accomplishments. The players also gifted the Prime Minister a specially crafted chessboard, further highlighting the significance of the occasion. In a delightful moment, Praggnanandhaa and Erigaisi played a quick game of chess that left PM Modi spellbound, showcasing the skill and talent of India's young chess prodigies.

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