Magnus Carlsen secured his ninth World Blitz Championship title in Doha, overcoming Nodirbek Abdusattorov in a challenging final. Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi earned a bronze medal in the Blitz Championship, adding to his bronze in the Rapid Championship. Both Carlsen and Erigaisi are the only players to win two medals at the event. Koneru Humpy also secured a bronze in the Women's Rapid Championship, contributing to India's three bronze medals overall.