Indian chess players recreate Rohit Sharma’s victory dance after Olympiad gold

In a historic moment for the country, the Indian team clinched double gold medals at the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess Olympiad on Sunday. The Indian players celebrated the moment by recreating Rohit Sharma’s iconic victory dance, which he had performed after winning the T20 World Cup trophy earlier this year. The video of the Indian chess prodigies has been widely shared on social media. 
Football legend Lionel Messi first performed this way of celebrating victory after Argentina defeated France in the 2022 World Cup. The fun victory dance requires the captain or one of the team members to arrive in slow motion to the rest of the team while carrying the trophy or award. As the captain reaches the team, all the players burst into joy, celebrating the achievement.
India’s victory in T20 World Cup 2024 was a historic feat achieved by the Men in Blue after nearly a decade. The video of Rohit Sharma’s celebration of the moment was hugely shared on social media.
The dance became popular with football legend Lionel Messi after Argentina’s victory in FIFA World Cup against France in 2022. Take a look at Lionel Messi’s video of the victory dance.
Earlier on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian team for securing two gold medals in both the men’s and women’s events at the Chess Olympiad.
“Historic win for India as our chess contingent wins the 45th #FIDE Chess Olympiad! India has won the Gold in both open and women’s category at Chess Olympiad! Congratulations to our incredible Men’s and Women’s Chess Teams. This remarkable achievement marks a new chapter in India’s sports trajectory. May this success inspire generations of chess enthusiasts to excel in the game,” PM Modi stated in a post on X.