Divya Deshmukh Makes History: First Indian Woman Wins Chess World Cup
Published on: July 28, 2025, 11:32 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari congratulated Divya Deshmukh for winning the FIDE Women's World Cup, marking her as the first Indian woman to secure this title. The 19-year-old defeated veteran Koneru Humpy in the final, reflecting the strength and emerging prominence of Indian women in the global chess arena.
