Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:48pm on 22 Sep 2024,Sunday Sports
Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh expressed immense pride after helping secure India's first-ever gold medal at the Chess Olympiad. The 18-year-old Grandmaster emphasized his commitment to the team, stating he was prepared to do "whatever it takes" for victory. India’s men’s team defeated Slovenia 3.5-0.5 in the final round, capping off a remarkable performance that included Gukesh's eight wins in 11 rounds. Both the men’s and women’s teams achieved gold, marking a historic double for India. Gukesh will next challenge Ding Liren for the world title but remained focused on the team's triumph.
