Delhi, 29 July (H.S.): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Divya Deshmukh on not only winning the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup but also becoming a Grandmaster.Her accomplishment will motivate many people and contribute to chess becoming even more popular among the youth”, PM Modi stated.

The Prime Minister posted on X:

It’s been a phenomenal day for Indian Chess! Divya Deshmukh has not only won the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup but also become a Grandmaster. Congratulations to her. Her accomplishment will motivate many people and contribute to chess becoming even more popular among the youth.

@DivyaDeshmukh05

Nagpur’s IM Divya Deshmukh became India’s 88th Grandmaster at 19 after a decisive World Cup win in Batumi. Achieving the GM title requires three GM norms from FIDE-approved tournaments and surpassing a 2500 Elo rating, making it one of chess's toughest milestones.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar