Nineteen-year-old Divya Deshmukh made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women's World Cup, defeating Koneru Humpy in a tiebreak. The crucial match saw Koneru make inaccurate moves, ultimately benefiting Divya, who capitalised on the opportunity. PM Modi and President Murmu congratulated Deshmukh on her remarkable achievement.
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