Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy for their stellar performances at the FIDE Women’s World Cup. Divya made history as the youngest and first Indian woman to win the title and become a Grandmaster.
The delegation also appealed Mandaviya to extend complete support to all the development programmes being undertaken by the State in the field of sports
Mandaviya participated in the two-day 'Chintan Shivir' initiative focused on India’s preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and strengthening the country's bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics
The discussions focused on key issues such as safeguarding athletes' rights, streamlining the functioning of sports bodies, and enhancing India's global sports standing
