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Chess Olympiad: CM Vijay Congratulates TN Medal Winners!
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News18•27-09-2026, 22:37
Chess Olympiad: CM Vijay Congratulates TN Medal Winners!
- •Chief Minister Vijay congratulated the Indian team and Tamil Nadu players for winning medals at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
- •The Indian team secured a silver medal in the Open category and a bronze in the Women's category.
- •Tamil Nadu players Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh, Vaishali, and Savitha Shri were key contributors to these teams.
- •Notably, 4 out of 10 players in the Indian teams were from Tamil Nadu.
- •In individual events, Savitha Shri won gold, Gukesh silver, and Praggnanandhaa bronze, making a remarkable impression.
Key Questions Answered
At the 46th Chess Olympiad held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, the Indian team won a silver medal in the Open category and a bronze medal in the Women's category.
Out of the 10 players in the Indian teams, 4 players were from Tamil Nadu: Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh, Vaishali, and Savitha Shri.
In the individual events, Savitha Shri won a gold medal, Gukesh won a silver medal, and Praggnanandhaa won a bronze medal.
