The Prime Minister, Shri 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”, Shri 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
It’s been a phenomenal day for Indian Chess!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 28, 2025
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.… https://t.co/JOZZ37RLnN