President Murmu, PM Modi congratulate Divya for Women’s World Cup triumph

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and five-time World Champion V. Anand, led the nation in congratulating and hailing young chess sensation Diva Deshmukh for winning the FIDE Women's World Cup in Batumi, Georgia.

“Divya's triumph and Humpy's runner-up finish underline the abundance of talent in our country, especially among women," said President Murmu in a post on X, formerly Twitter.

"My heartiest congratulations to Divya Deshmukh, who has become the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women’s World Cup, that too, at a very young age of nineteen. Koneru Humpy, being the runner-up, and both the finalists of the chess world championship were from India. This underlines the abundance of talent in our country, especially among women. I convey my deep appreciation to Koneru Humpy for sustaining excellence throughout her illustrious career. I am sure that both these women champions will continue to bring greater glories and inspire our youth," added President Murmu in her post.

Prime Minister Modi called it a "historic final featuring two outstanding Indian chess players" and extended his best wishes to both players for their future endeavours.

"A historic final featuring two outstanding Indian chess players! Proud of the young Divya Deshmukh on becoming the FIDE Women's World Chess Champion 2025. Congratulations to her for this remarkable feat, which will inspire several youngsters.

Koneru Humpy has also displayed immense prowess throughout the championship.

"Best wishes to both players for their future endeavours,|" wrote Prime Minister Modi in his post.

Divya Deshmukh's sensational title triumph in the World Cup is proof that the country is a dominant force in chess and currently rules the world, with Dommaraju Gukesh crowned last year as the FIDE World Champion after beating Ding Liren of China in the final in Singapore.

"Bharat Rules the Chessboard! Congratulations to @DivyaDeshmukh05 on winning the FIDE Women’s World Cup!

Proud of @humpy_koneru for a stellar performance in this all-India final," wrote Dr Mandaviya in his post on X.

Vishy Anand, who ignited the chess revolution in India by winning the World Championship in classical chess and defending the title on four occasions, congratulated Divya on also claiming a place in the Candidates event, a qualifying tournament for the Women's World Championship Final Match. Anand, who won the corresponding Men's World Cup twice in 2000 and 2002, termed the final as "a great celebration of Indian chess, particularly Women's chess".

"Congratulations to @Divyadeshmukh05 on winning the World Cup. Becoming GM and a spot in the candidates (tournament). Amazing battle of nerves. @humpy_koneru played a very good event and showed a commendable fighting spirit. The great champion she is! It was a great celebration of Indian chess, particularly Women's chess," said Anand in his post on X. IANS

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