The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today congratulated Indian chess grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi for securing the Bronze Medal at the FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship held in Doha. This achievement comes shortly after his Bronze Medal win at the FIDE Rapid Chess Championship, marking another proud moment for India in the global chess arena.

In a post on X, Shri Modi stated:

“India’s strides in chess continue!

Congratulations to Arjun Erigaisi for winning the Bronze at the FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship in Doha, following his bronze medal in FIDE Rapid Chess Championship recently. His skills, patience and passion are exemplary. His successes will continue to inspire our youth. My best wishes to him.

@ArjunErigaisi”

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