Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:28pm on 03 Aug 2025,Sunday Sports
At a grand felicitation in Nagpur, newly crowned Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh stressed the need for India to maintain its winning momentum in international chess. After her historic FIDE Women’s World Cup victory, she stated that India has made its mark but must now focus on consistency to become a global chess powerhouse. Divya aims to win the 2026 Candidates Tournament and ultimately the World Championship. Praising peers like Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, and Arjun Erigaisi, she also highlighted the importance of nurturing grassroots talent, incorporating yoga and mental resilience, and balancing education with competitive ambition. (PC: India Today)
