
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian Grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy for winning bronze medals at the FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship in Doha. Erigaisi's achievement marks him as the second Indian male player to secure a podium finish in the competition's history, following Viswanathan Anand. Humpy, the defending champion, secured bronze after a tie-break scenario. The Prime Minister lauded their dedication and grit.