New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday congratulated Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa for becoming the first Indian to win the Norway Chess title.
In a post on X, Kharge described him as our young star and said, “Your extraordinary talent, composure and relentless determination have brought immense pride to the nation.” “Wishing you continued success and many more achievements in the years ahead,” the Congress chief said.
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra lauded Praggnanandhaa’s achievement and wished him many more historic victories.
“Your brilliance, determination and calm under pressure have made the nation proud,” she said.
Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa etched his name in the history books as he became the first Indian to win the Norway Chess title with a final-round victory over Germany’s Vincent Keymer here, capping off a brilliant campaign in style.
Praggnanandhaa, who began the final round in second place with 15 points on Friday, delivered when it mattered the most, securing a classical win worth three full points to finish on 18 points and clinch one of the most coveted trophies in elite chess. PTI SKC VN VN
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