Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has won the silver medal in the Chess World Cup final. FIDE Chess World Cup runner-up R Praggnanandhaa has been congratulated by everyone from the President to the Prime Minister for his historic achievement. PM Modi said that he is proud of Pragyanananda. At the same time, President Draupadi Murmu said that Pragyanananda has won the heart of every Indian.
President Murmu said, “18-year-old Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has won the heart of every Indian by reaching the FIDE World Cup final and finishing as the runner-up. He displayed outstanding game while facing chess giants. I congratulate him for this performance.” Congratulations. She has made the entire country proud. A special mention must be made to her mother Nagalakshmi, Velammal School, all her mentors and coaches who have contributed to her extraordinary journey amidst challenges and hardships. I wish Pragyanananda all the best in the future I wish you all the best to touch more heights.”
We are proud of Praggnanandhaa for his remarkable performance at the FIDE World Cup! He showcased his exceptional skills and gave a tough fight to the formidable Magnus Carlsen in the finals. This is no small feat. Wishing him the very best for his upcoming tournaments. pic.twitter.com/KXYcFRGYTO
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 24, 2023
What did PM Modi and former Sports Minister say?
Prime Minister Modi tweeted, “We are proud of Pragyanananda for his stellar performance at the FIDE World Cup. He displayed exceptional skill to give a tough fight to the likes of Magnus Carlsen in the finals. This is no small feat. Best of luck to you.” Along with this, former Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore wrote, “You win or you learn.” You did your best and won the hearts of 140 crore Indians. That’s what matters.”
Congratulations were also received from players and actors
Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar said, “Congratulations on an extraordinary tournament. Carry on fulfilling your dreams and making India proud.” At the same time, actor Hrithik Roshan wrote, “Fateh is not limited to the final result. You are a champion in the true sense. Congratulations R Praggnananda.
Photo source: Chess.com
