PM Modi congratulates Koneru Humpy, Arjun Erigaisi after World Rapid bronze medals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Indian chess grandmasters Koneru Humpy and Arjun Erigaisi for securing bronze medals in the Women's and Open categories, respectively, at the 2025 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championships held in Doha.

The Prime Minister's recognition comes as both players delivered strong performances against a highly competitive international field, marking a significant moment for Indian chess.

Koneru Humpy, who entered the event as the defending champion, finished joint leader on 8.5 points after the final round. However, she was placed third following the application of the international chess federation's tie-break rules, narrowly missing out on what could have been her third World Rapid crown.