India has made history at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary, with both its men’s and women’s teams winning their first-ever gold medals. This incredible achievement has ignited celebrations across the nation, reminiscent of the joyous moments following major cricket victories, and reflects the rising popularity of chess in India.

India's men's and women's teams have made history by winning their first-ever gold medals at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest. The men's team triumphed over Slovenia, while the women's team defeated Azerbaijan.

India's chess teams made history in Budapest on Sunday as they won gold in the open and women's categories at the 2024 Chess Olympiad. The open team of D. Gukesh, R. Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi, Vidit Gujrathi and Harikrishna Pentala beat Slovenia in round 11 to upgrade their bronze from 2022.