Grandmaster Koneru Humpy on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi after her current victory within the FIDE Ladies’s World Fast Chess Championship.
“It was an unimaginable honor and a once-in-a-lifetime privilege to satisfy our esteemed Prime Minister, Shri @narendramodi ji, alongside my household. The expertise was really unforgettable crammed with inspiration and encouragement. Thanks, sir, for this exceptional second!,” Humpy posted on X.
“Glad to have met Koneru Humpy and her household. She is a sporting icon and a supply of inspiration for aspiring gamers. Her sharp mind and unwavering dedication are clearly seen. She has not solely introduced immense delight to India however has additionally redefined what excellence is,” PM Modi mentioned quote tweeting Humpy’s authentic submit.
Glad to have met Koneru Humpy and her household. She is a sporting icon and a supply of inspiration for aspiring gamers. Her sharp mind and unwavering dedication are clearly seen. She has not solely introduced immense delight to India however has additionally redefined what excellence is. https://t.co/4H4sFrmq5E
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 3, 2025
On December 29, Humpy pulled off a sensational turnaround in New York to be topped FIDE Ladies’s World Fast Champion, clinching her second title on this event. Humpy, who started the event with a loss, bounced again on Day 2 and ultimately rose to the highest on Day 3 from a crowded area on the prime of the standings.
2024 was a sensational yr in chess for India and Humpy had added to the checklist of achievements by being topped the World Fast Champion in New York. She had beforehand gained the title in 2019.
“I’m very glad and excited as a result of that is my second world Fast title. I additionally gained in 2019,” Humpy mentioned on FIDE’s stay feed after her triumph. “In my profession, each time I’m on the decrease aspect, pondering I’m dropping off, some miracle occurs, and I come again. That provides me the motivation to compete additional,” she had mentioned after the win.
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