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'Wore lucky kurta, played Mary Kom songs and won': How Nagpur's 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh conquered chess world for India
Divya Deshmukh, at 19, has won the World Cup chess title. She is the first Indian woman to achieve this feat. She is returning to Nagpur for a grand welcome. Divya won $50,000. She will participate in ...
Despite Women's World Cup final defeat, Koneru Humpy leads FIDE Circuit leaderboard; Divya Deshmukh makes massive jump
Indian prodigy Divya Deshmukh's victory at the Women's World Cup in Batumi secured her a spot in the 2026 Candidates ...
From Divya Deshmukh to Manu Bhaker: India’s fierce and fabulous new wave of sportswomen
Five trailblazing Indian sportswomen are redefining athletic excellence with skill, style, and unstoppable spirit.
Explained: How Divya Deshmukh became Grandmaster without fulfilling all FIDE norms and rating requirements
Divya Deshmukh made history on Monday by winning the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 and becoming India’s 88th Grandmaster. She ...
Exclusive: ‘I took inspiration from Milkha and Mary Kom movie songs’ - Divya Deshmukh
Speaking exclusively with TOI from Batumi airport in Georgia, Divya talked at length and shared her thoughts on how it feels ...