Indian chess star Tania Sachdev publicly expressed her disappointment over the Delhi government's lack of recognition for her chess achievements. Despite winning medals at the Chess Olympiad and holding national and Commonwealth titles, Sachdev claims lack of acknowledgment from the state government.
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