
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi secured two bronze medals at the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in Doha. He won bronze in the World Rapid Championship and later in the World Blitz Championship, finishing with 12 wins, six draws, and one loss in the latter. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Erigaisi, praising his skills and passion, and expressed hope that his success will inspire Indian youth in chess.