PM Modi congratulated Erigaisi and Humpy on their World Rapid bronze. Image: X/Reuters
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Firstpost29-12-2025, 18:41

PM Modi Hails Humpy, Erigaisi for Historic FIDE Rapid Bronze Medals

  • PM Modi commended Koneru Humpy and Arjun Erigaisi for winning bronze medals at the FIDE World Rapid Championships in Doha.
  • Humpy secured bronze in the women's section, despite being a joint leader, due to FIDE's tie-break rules.
  • Erigaisi won bronze in the open section, becoming only the second Indian male after Viswanathan Anand to achieve this feat.
  • PM Modi lauded their dedication, hard work, and grit on 'X' (formerly Twitter).
  • Humpy will now compete for the World Blitz title in Doha.

Why It Matters: PM Modi praises Koneru Humpy and Arjun Erigaisi for their bronze medals at FIDE World Rapid Chess.

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