India made history on Sunday as both its men’s and women’s chess teams secured their first-ever gold medals at the 45th Chess Olympiad.
In the final round, the men’s team triumphed over Slovenia, with D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, and R Praggnanadhaa winning their matches. Meanwhile, the women’s team dominated Azerbaijan, clinching the title with a score of 3.5-0.5.
Previously, the Indian men had won bronze medals in 2014 and 2022, while the women’s team earned bronze in the 2022 edition held in Chennai.
