NATIONAL : Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the Indian Chess teams on Wednesday at his residence following their double gold medal at the recently concluded International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess Olympiad.

In the recently-concluded Chess Olympiad, India’s men’s and women’s teams made history, securing gold medals for the first time in their respective categories and joining the elite company of countries to have pulled off a double of gold medals in the same edition of the competition.

After winning medals at the respective events, both teams. met PM Modi at his residence, where the Prime Minister interacted with the members and congratulated them for their achievements.

Earlier in the day, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) took to their social handle and shared a clip of the chess players who are heading to PM Modi at his residence.

“Our proud Indian #Chess teams head to meet our honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi post their stupendous Gold medal victory at #Chess Olympiad2024 Super proud of you champs! Keep the India’s flag flying high on the global stage,” SAI wrote on X. (ANI)