Sun Sep 22 19:11:30 UTC 2024: ## India Makes History with Double Gold at Chess Olympiad

**Budapest, Hungary:** India has created history by securing double gold medals at the 2024 Chess Olympiad in Budapest. Both the men’s and women’s teams clinched the top spot, marking a landmark achievement for Indian chess.

The men’s team, led by captain Srinath Narayanan, defeated Slovenia 3.5-0.5 in the final round. D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi all secured victories, while Vidit Gujrathi played a draw against Matej Sebenik.

The women’s team, captained by Bhakti Kulkarni, triumphed over Azerbaijan with the same score of 3.5-0.5. D Harika, Divya Deshmukh and Vantika Agrawal were victorious, while R Vaishali drew with Ulviyya Fataliyeva. This victory was confirmed after Kazakhstan, who were tied with India on points, were held to a 2-2 draw against the United States.

The historic victory has been met with jubilant celebrations from fans, well-wishers and prominent figures in the chess world. Legendary Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, hailed the teams’ performance as “sensational,” while Sports Minister Anurag Thakur lauded the achievements as a “golden era” for Indian chess.

Cricket legend Dinesh Karthik and commentator Harsha Bhogle also joined the chorus of congratulations, highlighting the “incredible performance” of the Indian team.

This double gold medal win signifies a significant milestone in Indian chess, marking the first time the country has achieved this feat at the Chess Olympiad.

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