Mumbai: The Indian Women’s Chess Team made history on Sunday by winning a Gold medal at the 2024 Chess Olympiad. This victory marks a momentous achievement for Indian chess, as both the men’s and women’s teams secured top honors at the prestigious tournament.
In a thrilling final round, the Indian women’s team delivered an exceptional performance, defeating Azerbaijan with a score of 3.5-0.5 in Round 11. Harika Dronavalli led the charge, securing a crucial victory on the first board against Gunay Mammadzada. Divya Deshmukh followed suit with a win against Govhar Beydullayeva, while Vaishali R’s match ended in a stalemate. Vantika Agrawal’s decisive victory over Khanim Balajayeva sealed India’s triumph.
With a total of 19 points after the completion of all rounds, the Indian women’s team tied with Kazakhstan but clinched the Gold medal after Kazakhstan’s 2-2 draw against the USA. Throughout the tournament, the Indian women showcased outstanding skill, resilience, and determination, culminating in this historic win.
This achievement is a significant milestone for Indian chess, further solidifying the country’s position on the global stage. Alongside the women’s team, the Indian men’s team also secured Gold with an impressive victory over Slovenia in their final round, making it a double triumph for India at the 2024 Chess Olympiad.
The victory has been celebrated across the nation, with the chess community hailing it as a defining moment in Indian sports history.
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