Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated India B team (Men's) and India A team (Women's) for winning the Bronze Medal at the 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai. In a series of tweets, Mr. Modi said, this augurs well for the future of Chess in India. He said, the just-concluded 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai witnessed encouraging performances by the Indian contingent. Mr Modi congratulated Gukesh D, Nihal Sarin, Arjun Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa, Vaishali, Tania Sachdev, and Divya Deshmukh from Indian contingent who won board medals. He said, these are outstanding players who have shown remarkable grit and tenacity.

Prime Minister also appreciated the people and the Government of Tamil Nadu for hosting the 44th Chess Olympiad and welcoming the world and showcasing the outstanding culture and hospitality.