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Rohit Sharma’s T20 WC Celebration Recreated By Gukesh And Tania After India’s Chess Olympiad Gold

Rohit Sharma’s legendary trophy walk recreated (X)Rohit Sharma’s legendary trophy walk recreated (X)

It's a celebration that's quickly become iconic, and now, it's gone beyond the boundary ropes to the chessboard. Indian chess prodigies D Gukesh and Tania Sachdev recreated Rohit Sharma's iconic T20 World Cup trophy walk as India's men and women clinched historic gold at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest on Sunday.

Gukesh and Tania Bring Rohit’s T20 WC Celebration to Chess

With the chess world at their feet, India's finest minds displayed a unique moment of celebration that has now gone viral on social media. Gukesh and Tania, coming from opposite ends with their men's and women's trophies in hand, imitated Rohit Sharma's famous trophy walk, which became a symbol of win after India’s T20 World Cup victory in 2024.

The two chess champions handed over their trophies to their awaiting teammates, and in perfect synchronisation, the entire Indian contingent broke into celebratory dancing, which reflected the joy that swept the nation during the cricketing moment.

Rohit Sharma’s original celebration took place after India's thrilling victory over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final in Barbados. Emulating Lionel Messi's walk after Argentina's FIFA World Cup victory, Rohit's slow stride to collect the trophy became an instant hit.

The cricketer's calm yet victorious gesture became a trend, with teams across different sports embracing the style. Gukesh and Tania brought this magic into the chess arena.


Double Gold for India at the Chess Olympiad

Meanwhile, the golden performance by the Indian men's and women's teams at the Chess Olympiad capped a historic day for the country. The men secured their maiden title with a brilliant 3-0 win over Slovenia, led by D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, and R Praggnanandhaa.

Gukesh, the World Championship challenger, demonstrated his brilliance with a key victory against Slovenia's Vladimir Fedoseev. Erigaisi and Praggnanandhaa also struck gold, ensuring India's dominance on the global stage.

Not to be outdone, the Indian women followed suit, clinching their first-ever Olympiad gold by defeating Azerbaijan 3.5-0.5. With standout performances from D Harika and Divya Deshmukh, the team delivered a double-gold moment for the country. 

Deshmukh also bagged an individual gold for her outstanding display on the third board, while Vantika Agrawal sealed the victory with another emphatic win.

The Chess Olympiad gold marks a massive achievement for India, adding to the country's sporting legacy. Just as Rohit Sharma had led India to glory on the cricket field, Gukesh and Tania carried the torch forward.