Chess Grandmasters Vidit Gujrathi and Divya Deshmukh Receive Arjuna Awards
Chess Grandmasters Vidit Santosh Gujrathi and Divya Deshmukh from Maharashtra have been honored with the Arjuna Award by India's Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Vidit, Nashik-born, became India's 30th Grandmaster in 2013 and the fourth Super Grandmaster in 2017. Divya, a 20-year-old FIDE Women's World Cup champion, earned her Grandmaster title in 2025 and has achieved significant victories in international competitions. Both players have been recognized for their contributions to Indian chess and continue to compete at high levels.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (78–85/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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thehitavadacom broke this story on 19 Aug, 06:53 am. Other outlets followed.