Nagpur: Young chess prodigy, Divya Deshmukh, who recently became the FIDE Women’s World Chess Cup 2025 Champion in Batumi, Georgia, received a grand welcome in Nagpur.
The celebration began at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, where Divya arrived to an grand reception.
The airport echoed with chants, applause, and the beats of traditional bands as the city honored its “Chess Queen.”
From the airport, a grand felicitation rally moved towards the heart of the city, with people showering flowers and waving the tricolor along the route.
Divya has illuminated the name of Nagpur, Maharashtra and India on the global chess stage.
The streets of Nagpur city were adorned with banners, posters, and hoardings congratulating Divya, while young chess players participated in the rally, calling her an inspiration for the next generation.
