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Modi Celebrates Koneru Humpy's World Chess Victory

1/4/2025

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored Grandmaster Koneru Humpy on January 3, 2025, celebrating her as a "sporting icon" and a beacon of inspiration for the youth. Fresh off her victory at the FIDE Women’s World Rapid Chess Championship in New York, Humpy called the encounter a "once-in-a-lifetime privilege," highlighting the significance of her achievement.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored Grandmaster Koneru Humpy on January 3, 2025, celebrating her as a "sporting icon" and a beacon of inspiration for the youth. Fresh off her victory at the FIDE Women’s World Rapid Chess Championship in New York, Humpy called the encounter a "once-in-a-lifetime privilege," highlighting the significance of her achievement.