"Highlights Continued Excellence": PM Narendra Modi Congratulates R Praggnanandhaa For Norway Chess Triumph
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated R Praggnanandhaa for becoming the first Indian to win Norway Chess and said it was an incredible milestone that highlights his continued excellence.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated R Praggnanandhaa on his Norway Chess triumph
- "This is indeed an incredible milestone that highlights his continued excellence," PM Modi posted on X
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah also congratulated him, calling it a moment of national pride
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated R Praggnanandhaa for becoming the first Indian to win Norway Chess and said it was an incredible milestone that highlights his continued excellence. Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win Norway Chess since the tournament's inception in 2013, capping off a landmark campaign by defeating world No. 1 and seven-time champion Carlsen twice -- a rare feat against one of the game's greatest players.
"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 in a post on 'X'.
Congratulations to Praggnanandhaa for this remarkable feat!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 6, 2026
This is indeed an incredible milestone that highlights his continued excellence.
My best wishes to him for his future endeavours. @rpraggnachess https://t.co/ryE0qElL9G
Praggnanandhaa's triumph came in an exceptionally strong field, with all six players in the 'Open' section rated above 2700 and Carlsen leading the pack at 2840, adding further lustre to the title.Â
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday congratulated Indian chess Grandmaster (GM) R Praggnanandhaa for winning the Norway Chess 2026, calling it a moment of national pride.
Praggnanandhaa added another landmark achievement to Indian chess by becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess title after a strong late surge in Oslo.
Kudos to @rpraggnachess on becoming the Norway Chess Champion 2026.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) June 6, 2026
You have made the nation proud with the victory earned through wholehearted dedication, brilliant moves and strategic thinking. May you continue to inspire our youngsters by bringing home more honours. pic.twitter.com/R033cWE73D
Taking to X, Shah wrote, "Kudos to Praggnanandhaa on becoming the Norway Chess Champion 2026. You have made the nation proud with the victory earned through wholehearted dedication, brilliant moves and strategic thinking. May you continue to inspire our youngsters by bringing home more honours."
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