Historic Victory: India Secures Gold in 45th Chess Olympiad

India's men's and women's chess teams made history by winning their first-ever gold medals at the 45th Chess Olympiad. The men's team triumphed over Slovenia, while the women's team defeated Azerbaijan. Previously, Indian men had secured bronze in 2014 and 2022, and Indian women had won a bronze in 2022.

India on Sunday scripted history as its men's and women's teams clinched their maiden gold medals in the 45th Chess Olympiad after beating their respective opponents in the final round here.

The men's team defeated Slovenia after D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi and R Praggnanadhaa won their respective matches in the 11th and final round match.

The women's team beat Azerbaijan 3.5-0.5 to clinch the title.

Indian men had earlier won two bronze -- in 2014 and 2022 -- in the tournament.

Indian women had won a bronze in the 2022 edition in Chennai.

(With inputs from agencies.)