Netizens ecstatic as Team India celebrates Chess Olympiad 2024 gold with Rohit Sharma-like celebration

India marked a historic day on September 22 (Sunday) as both the men’s and women’s chess teams secured their first-ever gold medals at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary.?

Celebrations in iconic style after the victories

Following their sensational wins, the Indian teams celebrated in a memorable fashion. Proudly holding the Indian tricolour on the podium, D Gukesh and Tania Sachdev mimicked cricket captain Rohit Sharma’s legendary walk from India’s T20 World Cup 2024 celebrations, which had been inspired by WWE star Ric Flair. Carrying their trophies from opposite sides of the stage, their re-creation of this iconic moment was met with cheers from teammates and quickly spread across the internet, captivating fans.

Internet showers love on India’s double victory

Fans were quick to express their admiration for the teams’ historic achievement, flooding social media with celebratory messages. The overwhelming response from netizens became a highlight of this incredible achievement for Indian chess. Here's how the internet reacted:?

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India's previous Chess Olympiad feats

?The Indian men's team secured a victory over Slovenia as D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, and R Praggnanadhaa triumphed in their respective matches during the 11th and final round.?

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Meanwhile, the Indian women's team clinched the title with a dominant 3.5-0.5 win against Azerbaijan. This victory marks a significant achievement for both teams.?

The Indian men had previously won two bronze medals, in 2014 and 2022, while the women's team had also claimed a bronze medal in the 2022 edition, which was held in Chennai.??

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