Magnus Carlsen secured his record-extending ninth World Blitz Championship title, overcoming a tough field and early setbacks. He defeated Nodirbek Abdusattorov in the final showdown. Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi earned a bronze medal, becoming the second Indian male player after Viswanathan Anand to achieve this feat in the World Blitz Championship. Carlsen expressed relief and acknowledged the challenging nature of the tournament, highlighting his enjoyment of the knockout stages.