New Delhi, Jun 6 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa on his latest international success, describing the achievement as a remarkable milestone that underlines the young grandmaster's sustained excellence on the global stage.
In a post on social media platform X, the Prime Minister praised Praggnanandhaa's accomplishment and extended his best wishes for the player's future pursuits.
“Congratulations to Praggnanandhaa for this remarkable feat! This is indeed an incredible milestone that highlights his continued excellence. My best wishes to him for his future endeavours,” Modi said.
Praggnanandhaa made history and headlines on Friday as he became the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess tournament in Oslo.
The Prime Minister's message further cementing his status as one of the world's leading chess players and one of India's brightest sporting stars. The victory is being seen as a landmark achievement for the 20-year-old grandmaster, who has consistently delivered strong performances in elite international tournaments over the past few years.
Praggnanandhaa's rise has been one of the most inspiring stories in Indian sport. Emerging as a chess prodigy at a young age, he became one of the youngest grandmasters in history and has since gone on to defeat several of the world's top-ranked players. His performances have played a major role in strengthening India's position as a global chess powerhouse.
The Chennai-born grandmaster has earned widespread acclaim for his composure, tactical brilliance and ability to compete successfully against some of the strongest players in the world. His latest triumph adds to a growing list of achievements that have made him a household name and a role model for aspiring chess players across the country.
India has witnessed a remarkable surge in chess talent in recent years, with players such as Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi carrying forward the legacy established by former world champion Viswanathan Anand. Praggnanandhaa's latest success is expected to provide a further boost to the sport's growing popularity in India. UNI SKA AAB