Rahul Gandhi Rallies Support for India's Chess Olympiad Team

Rahul Gandhi, leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, expressed his support for Team India ahead of the decisive rounds at the Chess Olympiad. Grandmaster D Gukesh's win over Fabiano Caruana has raised hopes for India's maiden gold medal. Gandhi encouraged the teams to seize the moment.

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, extended his best wishes to Team India as they head into the crucial rounds of the Chess Olympiad. He emphasized that now is the time to claim the gold and prove India's mettle.

Grandmaster D Gukesh provided a significant boost to India's chances by defeating Fabiano Caruana of the United States, propelling the Indian men's team closer to a historic gold in the 45th Chess Olympiad, held in Budapest.

Echoing similar sentiments, he praised the women's team, who are also strong contenders for the gold medal. Gandhi, an enthusiastic chess player himself, has previously shared his passion for the game, likening its strategic elements to those in politics.