New Delhi, Nov. 14 -- President Droupadi Murmu has conferred the Arjuna Award 2025 on Indian chess grandmaster Vidit Santosh Gujrathi in recognition of his achievements in the sport and performances at major international tournaments.

Gujrathi has emerged as one of India's leading chess players, with several notable achievements, including victories at the FIDE Grand Swiss Tournament and the World Under-14 Championship. He was also part of the Indian team that won its first outright gold medal in the open section of the 2024 FIDE Chess Olympiad in Budapest.

"President Droupadi Murmu confers Arjuna Award, 2025 on Shri Vidit Santosh Gujarathi in recognition of his outstanding achievements in Chess. Shri Vidit Santosh Gujarathi has achieve...