‘Grit and determination’: PM Modi hails chess grandmaster Divya Deshmukh for beating World No. 1 at Blitz Championships

Indian chess grandmaster Divya Deshmukh made headlines by defeating World No. 1 Hou Yifan at the World Team Blitz Championships in London, helping India secure third place in Blitz and second in Rapid formats. PM Modi praised her achievement, calling it an inspiration for future players.

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