Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:06pm on 28 Jul 2025,Monday Sports
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh after she won the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup 2025, calling her an inspiration for the youth. Divya beat Grandmaster Koneru Humpy in a thrilling all-Indian final. PM Modi praised both players, calling the match historic. He said Divya's victory will motivate many young Indians. President Droupadi Murmu also lauded Divya, calling her win a proud moment for Indian women. The final went into rapid tie-breakers, where Divya claimed the title. With this win, she also secured a place in the Candidates Tournament and became India’s 88th Grandmaster. (PC: ANI/FIDE)
