Members of Pakistan’s chess contingent held India’s flag at 2024 Olympiad. The video of the incident has gone viral.
India’s victorious campaign at the Chess Olympiad 2024 went down in history as one of the country’s biggest sporting achievements. Both the men’s women’s teams claimed the top podium spots in their respective categories, earning a rare double for the nation. As Team India’s celebratory videos surfaced on social media, one specific clip went viral. In the viral video, the members of Pakistan’s team were seen holding India’s flag, while standing with the members of the Indian team. The gesture from Pakistan’s chess player has taken the social media by storm, with reactions coming in from both sides of the border.
Sporting encounters between the two countries often get extreme attention from fans. Be it cricket, hockey, tennis or other sports, fans get glued whenever the two countries square off on the sporting field. While affairs between the two countries aren’t the healthiest, sport continues to transcend boundaries.
Pakistani Chess Team with the Champions of Chess Olympiad 2024 – Team India!#chess #chessbaseindia #ChessOlympiad2024 #india pic.twitter.com/LHEveDvEOt
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