In a historic feat, the Indian men’s and women’s chess teams have secured gold medals at the 45th Chess Olympiad. The men’s team clinched the title with a comfortable victory over Slovenia in the final round, while the women’s team bagged gold after defeating Azerbaijan.
The Indian men, led by Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, R Praggnanadhaa, Vidit Gujrathi, and Harikrishna, showcased exceptional skill throughout the tournament, culminating in their historic victory. This marks India’s first-ever gold medal in the prestigious team event.
The women’s team, in a strong position, had a 3.5-0.5 win over Azerbaijan. The final outcome was then depended on the result between Kazakhstan and the USA.
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