'Grit And Determination': PM Modi Lauds Divya Deshmukh After Win Over Hou Yifan

Last Updated:June 19, 2025, 15:22 IST

The Indian teenage sensation Deshmukh, who represented Team Hexamind, got the better of her Chinese counterpart Yifan at the event in London.

Divya Deshmukh, PM Narendra Modi.

Indian Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi lauded the effort of chess star Divya Deshmukh to beat Hou Yifan, the top ranked player in the world, at the World Team Blitz Championship on Thursday.

The Indian teenage sensation Deshmukh, who represented Team Hexamind, got the better of her Chinese counterpart Yifan at the event in London.

The nation’s premier took to the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to share an update that read, “Congratulations to Divya Deshmukh on defeating the World No. 1, Hou Yifan in the 2nd leg of Blitz semifinal at the World Team Blitz Championships, London."

“Her success highlights her grit and determination. It also inspires many upcoming chess players. Best wishes for her future endeavours," the post continued.

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