From Cricket To Chess, Indian Youngsters Dominate World Stage In 2025

In 2025, many young Indian athletes left their mark on the global stage and changed the narrative of Indian sports.

Divya Deshmukh's Historic World Cup Win The Highlight Of Chess In India In 2025

Divya Deshmukh not only became the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women's World Cup, she also instantly secured the prestigious Grandmaster title.

'Vishy's Children On The loose': India's Chess Boom Complicated, Competitive, And Very Real

"Vishy's children are on the loose" is a famous quote by chess legend Garry Kasparov, referring to the incredible rise of young Indian chess prodigies.

Chief Justice Of India Bhushan Gavai Visits Chess Champion Divya Deshmukh At Her Home

CJI Bhushan Gavai on Saturday visited newly-crowned FIDE Chess World Cup champion Divya Deshmukh at her residence to congratulate her on her remarkable achievement.

Divya Deshmukh Hopes Her Chess World Cup Win 'Motivates And Inspires Lot Of Young Girls'

FIDE Women's World Cup gold medallist Divya Deshmukh believes her run at the tournament was a 'test of resilience'.

Divya Deshmukh Arrives To Grand Reception, Credits Women's Chess World Cup Win To Her Family

Divya, 19, arrived from Batumi, Georgia, where she defeated Indian stalwart Koneru Humpy in the Women's World Cup title showdown

Sachin Tendulkar Hails Divya Deshmukh On Winning India's First FIDE Women's Chess World Cup

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday congratulated Divya Deshmukh on becoming India's first FIDE Women's World Cup champion in Batumi, Georgia.

Divya Deshmukh NDTV Exclusive: "Beating Koneru Humpy Wasn't New, Winning World Cup Feels Great"

Divya Deshmukh made history as she became the first Indian to win the Women's World Cup beating compatriot Koneru Humpy

Divya Deshmukh "Will Inspire Several Youngsters": PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah Laud Chess Sensation's World Cup Win

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes to India's young chess star Divya Deshmukh for her sensational victory at the FIDE Women's World Cup against the veteran Koneru Humpy in the final

"Hoping This Is The Start": Divya Deshmukh On Historic Chess World Cup Triumph

Divya Deshmukh secured a spot in the Candidates tournament next year with her FIDE Women's World Cup triumph and in the process, automatically become a Grandmaster.