New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian chess grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi for securing the bronze medal in the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Blitz Championships in Doha.

PM Modi hailed the 22-year-old for winning the bronze medal at the World Blitz Chess Championship, following his recent bronze at the FIDE Rapid Chess Championship, and praised his skills, saying his achievements will inspire Indian youth.

"India's strides in chess continue! Congratulations to Arjun Erigaisi for winning the Bronze at the FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship in Doha, following his bronze medal in FIDE Rapid Chess Championship recently. His skills, patience and passion are exemplary. His successes will continue ...