New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday hailed India's chess stars Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy on winning bronze medals at the FIDE World Rapid Championship.

The 2025 FIDE World Rapid Championship, held in Doha, saw a 13-round Swiss system with a 15-minute plus 10-second increment time control. India's Arjun clinched his maiden bronze medal at the event, with a score of 9.5.

In an X post, Mansukh Mandaviya wrote, "Wonderful Achievement for India. Heartiest congratulations to @humpy_koneru and @ArjunErigaisi on winning bronze medals at the 2025 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship in Doha. Your remarkable achievements reflect Bharat's growing dominance on the global chess stage."

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