Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Wednesday congratulated the women's chess team of the country on winning the silver medal at the 44th Chess Olympiad.
The Georgian women's chess team is the silver medal winner of the 44th Chess Olympiad! [...] I congratulate our celebrated ladies and wish them every success”, Garibashvili said.
The women's event at the 44th Chess Olympiad was held in Chennai, India from July 29 to August 9. It was contested by a record number of 162 teams, representing 160 nations.
Ukraine won the gold medal with 18 match points from seven wins and four draws, making them the only unbeaten team. It was their second title, having previously won in 2006. Silver medallists Georgia also finished with 18 match points but had a worse tie-breaker. The bronze medal went to the India team.