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PM Modi hails Indian teams exemplary determination after Chess Olympian success Image Source: IANS

PM Modi Hails Indian Team's 'exemplary Determination' After Chess Olympian Success

By IANS News September 28, 2026 • 08:38 AM View: 9

Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian chess team for their silver and bronze medal win and defending the Nona Gaprindashvili Trophy at the FIDE Chess Olympiad, held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

India, which entered this tournament as defending champion in Open section, secured the silver medal after a 2–2 draw with Hungary. Meanwhile, India took bronze in the women’s event after a 2-2 draw against Georgia in the final round on Sunday.

"Congratulations to our Chess players! Their passion and determination are exemplary. May these successes motivate several more youngsters to play chess and excel," PM Modi shared on X.