The future of Indian chess is really in safe hands, with stars like R Praggnanandhaa, Vidit Gujarathi, D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, Divya Deshmukh and Vantika Agrawal shaping up to be a generation that is truly 'golden'.
The year 2024 has been a monumental one for Indian sports, with the nation achieving unprecedented success on the global stage. From record-breaking performances at the Paris Paralympic Games to historic wins in chess, India has showcased its rising prowess in multiple disciplines.
After winning the Chess Olympiad 2024, Gukesh Dommaraju, a member of India's victorious men's squad, said that it was one of the best performances of his career.
After winning the double gold medals at the Chess Olympiad, Indian chess grandmaster Divya Deshmukh said on Thursday that she is feeling very proud of the triumph.
Vantika Agrawal's excitement is palpable after India's historic gold win at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest! She's part of the women's team that clinched gold for the first time, alongside teammates Harika Dronavalli, Vaishali Rameshbabu, Divya Deshmukh, and Tania Sachdev.
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India's men's and women's teams, who won historic double gold medals at the recently-concluded Chess Olympiad, will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday at his residence 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, in the national capital.
India displayed a stupendous performance at the ongoing International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess Olympiad in Budapest to claim two gold medals in both men's and women's events on Sunday.
Divya Deshmukh added another significant title to her already impressive collection on Thursday by winning the World Junior Chess Championship 2024 in Gandhinagar in the U-20 category.
Budapest [Hungary], October 14 (ANI): Fifteen-year-old Divya Deshmukh became India's 21st Woman Grand Master (WGM) after achieving her 2nd International Master (IM) at First Saturday Grand Master (GM) in Budapest, Hungary on Wednesday.
Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 31 (ANI): Divya Deshmukh, who was a part of the Indian team that was declared joint winners of the FIDE Online Chess Olympiad along with Russia, expressed elation and termed it a 'very big achievement'.
New Delhi [India], Aug 30 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday congratulated the Indian team on winning the FIDE Online Chess Olympiad along with Russia and termed it as "proud moment" for the country.
New Delhi [India], Aug 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated India and Russia on jointly winning the FIDE Online Chess Olympiad.