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PM Modi Congratulates Praggnanandhaa After Historic Norway Chess Triumph

By IANS News June 06, 2026 • 15:40 PM View: 89

Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa after the 20-year-old became the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess title, hailing the achievement as a reflection of his continued excellence on the global stage.

Taking to X after Praggnanandhaa's historic triumph in Oslo, Modi wrote: "Congratulations to Praggnanandhaa for this remarkable feat! This is indeed an incredible milestone that highlights his continued excellence. My best wishes to him for his future endeavours."

The Prime Minister's words came as Praggnanandhaa recorded one of the most remarkable comebacks in the history of elite tournament, defeating Germany's Vincent Keymer in round 10, and thus winning the event outright.

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