New Delhi, Jan 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Grandmaster Koneru Humpy, following her victory in the FIDE Women’s World Rapid Chess Championship. He praised her as a “sporting icon.”Humpy, accompanied by her family, described the meeting as a “once-in-a-lifetime privilege.”
Modi tweeted after the meeting, “Glad to have met Koneru Humpy and her family. She is a sporting icon and a source of inspiration for aspiring players. Her sharp intellect and unwavering determination are clearly visible. She has not only brought immense pride to India but has also redefined what excellence is.”
Humpy secured the championship title in New York on Sunday by defeating Indonesia’s Irene Sukandar.