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Divya Deshmukh

India celebrated a proud moment as 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh became the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women’s World Cup.

Teenage chess sensation Divya Deshmukh scripted history on Monday by becoming the first Indian champion in a FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup tournament.

PM Narendra Modi praised Divya Deshmukh for her landmark victory over World No. 1 Hou Yifan at the World Team Blitz Championships in London.