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Watch: PM Narendra Modi Enjoys R Praggnanandhaa vs Arjun Erigaisi Bullet Chess Clash

Prime Minister Narendra Modi observed a game of bullet chess between two members of India's 45th Chess Olympiad-winning team, R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi, during a visit by the Indian men's and women's chess teams to his residence on Wednesday. In the recently concluded Chess Olympiad, India's men's and women's teams made history by securing gold medals for the first time in their respective categories, joining the elite ranks of countries to have achieved a double gold in the same edition of the competition. Following this remarkable achievement, PM Modi met the Indian men's and women's chess teams at his residence on Wednesday to celebrate their success at the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess Olympiad.

Chess Olympiad Winner Decides Against Defending Title In Azerbaijan To Meet PM Narendra Modi

Fresh from his exploits in India's first-ever title-winning campaign at the Chess Olympiad, Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi has decided against defending his crown at the 10th Vugar Gashimov Memorial Chess Super Tournament in Azerbaijan for an audience with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday. Gujrathi had won the Azerbaijan event last year after outperforming compatriot Arjun Erigaisi.

All India Chess Federation Announces Rs 3.2 Crore Rewards For Olympiad-Winning Teams

The All India Chess Federation announced a whopping Rs 3.2 crore in rewards for the historic 45th Olympiad-winning Indian teams during a felicitation ceremony in New Delhi on Wednesday. AICF president Nitin Narang made the announcement during the event. Each player from the winning teams will receive Rs 25 lakh, while the coaches of the men's and women's teams, Abhijeet Kunte and Srinath Narayanan, will be rewarded with Rs 15 lakh each. Grandmaster Dibyendu Barua, head of the Indian delegation, will receive Rs 10 lakh, and the assistant coaches will be rewarded Rs 7.5 lakh.

PM Narendra Modi Meets Chess Players, Hails India's Historic Double Gold Triumph

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded India's young chess players for their historic achievement at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, where both the men's and women's teams clinched their maiden gold medals. India made history on Sunday as the men's team defeated Slovenia and the women's team triumphed over Azerbaijan in the final round, securing their first-ever gold medals at the prestigious event. In the men's competition, D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, and R Praggnanandhaa secured decisive wins in the 11th and final round.

Chess Olympiad Winner Decides Against Defending Title In Azerbaijan To Meet PM Narendra Modi

Fresh from his exploits in India's first-ever title-winning campaign at the Chess Olympiad, Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi has decided against defending his crown at the 10th Vugar Gashimov Memorial Chess Super Tournament in Azerbaijan for an audience with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday. Gujrathi had won the Azerbaijan event last year after outperforming compatriot Arjun Erigaisi.

"For The Last 100 Years...": India Chess Star Vantika Agarwal To NDTV On Rare Olympiad Double Gold

India scripted history by claiming double gold at the Chess Olympiad 2024 with both the men's and women's teams winning their maiden gold medals. The men's team defeated Slovenia after D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi and R Praggnanadhaa won their respective matches in their final round match. The women's team won their final match against Azerbaijan to secure the top prize. Vantika Agrawal was one of the members who impressed as part of the Indian team and she told NDTV that both the men's and women's team players were extremely proud to end India's wait for the Olympiad gold medal.

"No Technique, Just Play Your Best": R Praggnanandhaa After India's Win At Chess Olympiad

Chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa expressed pride at India's double gold medal win at the recently-concluded Chess Olympiad and added that the triumph would take the game to more people. In the recently-concluded Chess Olympiad, India's men's and women's teams made history, securing gold medals for the first time in their respective categories and joining the elite company of countries to have pulled off a double of gold medals in the same edition of the competition. Praggnanandhaa, his sister Vaishali Rameshbabu, and men's team captain Srinath Narayanan were given a warm welcome at the Chennai airport after the win.

'Celebration Inspired By Messi and Rohit': Chess Champs To NDTV

The Indian men's & women's team created history at the Chess Olympiad 2024 in Budapest by claiming gold in both events.

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Watch: PM Narendra Modi Enjoys R Praggnanandhaa vs Arjun Erigaisi Bullet Chess Clash

Chess Olympiad Winner Decides Against Defending Title In Azerbaijan To Meet PM Narendra Modi

All India Chess Federation Announces Rs 3.2 Crore Rewards For Olympiad-Winning Teams

PM Narendra Modi Meets Chess Players, Hails India's Historic Double Gold Triumph

Chess Olympiad Winner Decides Against Defending Title In Azerbaijan To Meet PM Narendra Modi

"For The Last 100 Years...": India Chess Star Vantika Agarwal To NDTV On Rare Olympiad Double Gold

"No Technique, Just Play Your Best": R Praggnanandhaa After India's Win At Chess Olympiad

'Celebration Inspired By Messi and Rohit': Chess Champs To NDTV