Union Minister Mandaviya honored Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy for their historic performance at the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025. Divya won, becoming the first Indian woman to win and the youngest ever. The Minister highlighted India’s growing sporting success and government support for sports development.
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Divya Deshmukh, 19, won the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup, defeating Koneru Humpy in an all-Indian final. This victory earned her the Grandmaster title, making her India’s 88th Grandmaster. The AICF and Prime Minister Modi praised her historic achievement, celebrating Indian chess’s rise.
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Divya Deshmukh, 19, won the FIDE Women’s World Cup, defeating Koneru Humpy. This victory earned her the Grandmaster title, making her the fourth Indian woman to achieve this. The final was decided by tie-breaks after drawn classical games, with Divya winning the decisive game.
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Grandmaster Nihal Sarin qualified for the EWC 2025 playoffs with a 5.5/7 score at the Last Chance Qualifier. He secured four consecutive wins early on. Despite a final-round loss, his strong performance secured his playoff spot, highlighting his tactical skills and maturity.
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