New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian chess contingent on Monday for its strong showing at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, where the country secured a silver medal in the Open section and a bronze in the women's event.

"Congratulations to our Chess players! Their passion and determination are exemplary. May these successes motivate several more youngsters to play chess and excel," PM Modi wrote on X.

India also retained the prestigious Nona Gaprindashvili Trophy, awarded to the country with the best combined performance in the Open and Women's sections of the Chess Olympiad.

It was the third consecutive edition in which India won the trophy, following its success at the 2022 Olympiad in...