India Wins Historic Double Gold at 2024 Chess Olympiad

Indian men's and women's teams clinch their first-ever gold medals, marking a new era in the nation's chess legacy.

India's men's team defeated Slovenia and the women's team beat Azerbaijan in the final rounds to secure gold medals.
This victory marks India's first gold in the Chess Olympiad, with previous best finishes being bronze medals.
18-year-old D. Gukesh played a pivotal role, winning eight of his 11 matches and defeating world No. 3 Fabiano Caruana.
The women's team, featuring Tania Sachdev, Harika Dronavalli, and others, overcame past near-misses to claim their maiden gold.
The triumph is seen as a continuation of Viswanathan Anand's legacy, inspiring a new generation of Indian chess players.