‘Proud of young Divya’: PM Modi congratulates 19-yo on becoming first Indian to win WC title

Nineteen-year-old Divya Deshmukh made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women’s World Cup, defeating Koneru Humpy in a tiebreak. The crucial match saw Koneru make inaccurate moves, ultimately benefiting Divya, who capitalised on the opportunity. PM Modi and President Murmu congratulated Deshmukh on her remarkable achievement.