Why Pakistani Chess Players Hold Indian Flag: The Chess Olympiad 2024 held in Hungary witnessed a historic moment when the players of Pakistan chess team were seen posing holding the tricolor of India. The video and picture of this incident are becoming increasingly viral on social media. In this, Pakistani players are seen smiling with the Indian flag. On this video, reactions are being seen from social media users of both the countries, who are appreciating the spirit of the game and goodwill. There are also some trollers who are saying different kinds of things.
This tournament proved that along with competition, the spirit of unity and respect is also important in sports. The incident of Pakistan's chess team capturing the Indian tricolor has given a positive message between the two countries, which can lay the foundation for better relations in the future.
symbol of peace and goodwill
The viral video has given rise to a new discussion on how chess can be considered a medium to build peace and good relations between countries. This incident is not just a spur-of-the-moment moment but shows how sport can transcend boundaries. Even before this, something similar was seen on the playground, when during the Asian Champions Trophy, Pakistani hockey players supported China instead of India in the final match.
Pakistani Chess Team with the Champions of Chess Olympiad 2024 – Team India!#chess #chessbaseindia #ChessOlympiad2024 #india pic.twitter.com/LHEveDvEOt
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Pakistani chess team's performance and India's victory
In the tournament, Momin Faizan of Pakistan won the title of 'Candidate Master' with 6.5 points. Whereas 11 year old Aayat Asmi achieved the title of 'Woman Candidate Master' in the women's category with 5 marks. Indian men's team's D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaysi and R Praggnananda secured the top position by scoring 21 out of 22 points. The women's team also gave a strong performance and won the gold medal by defeating Azerbaijan.
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