President Murmu heaps praise on Divya and Humpy, hails India’s domination of chess: ‘Brimming with a new confidence’

President Murmu heaps praise on Divya and Humpy, hails India’s domination of chess: ‘Brimming with a new confidence’

In her address to the nation on Thursday, President Murmu also made special mention of Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy for the historic all-Indian final at the FIDE Women’s World Cup, while looking forward to India’s transformation as a “global sporting power-house” under National Sports Policy 2025.

President Droupadi Murmu made special mention of Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh for her triumph at the FIDE Women’s World Cup in Batumi while discussing the country’s growth in sports, especially chess. Image credit: PTI/FIDE