NewzIndia achieved a historic double podium finish at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, securing medals in both the open and women's events.
In the women's competition, Savitha Shri secured the bronze medal through a resilient 83-move draw. Meanwhile, the open team claimed the silver medal on a tiebreak, propelled by a dramatic late victory from Arjun Erigaisi.
On the broader tournament podiums, Uzbekistan captured the gold medal in the open event, and China took home the gold in the women's competition.
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