The Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have congratulated Grandmaster Koneru Humpy on becoming the first Indian woman to reach the FIDE Chess Women’s World Cup semifinals.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and his Telangana counterpart A. Revanth Reddy took to the social media platform X on Monday to extend their congratulations.
“Let’s cheer for our Telugu daughter shining brightly on the global stage. Congratulations to Grandmaster Koneru Humpy on becoming the first Indian woman to reach the FIDE World Cup semifinals,” Chandrababu Naidu posted.
“Your achievement fills us with pride and inspires countless others across the nation. Wishing you many more powerful moves on the board, Amma!” the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister added.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy also extended his heartfelt congratulations to Koneru Humpy for securing a place in the semifinals of the FIDE Chess Women’s World Cup.
He said it is a moment of immense pride for all Telugu people that Koneru Humpy has become the first Indian woman to reach this stage of the prestigious tournament. Her dedication, perseverance, and excellence in the game of chess are truly inspiring, he added, while wishing her success in the upcoming matches.
Andhra Pradesh Human Resources Development and Information Technology Minister, Nara Lokesh, also congratulated Koneru Humpy on her historic achievement.
He described her performance as a “historic milestone” for Indian chess.
“Her brilliant counterattacking play against IM Yuxin Song showcased her resilience, skill, and strategic mastery. This is not just a personal triumph but a proud moment for Indian chess and a beacon of inspiration for young players across the nation. Best wishes for the semifinals — may she continue to shine and bring home the title!” Lokesh posted on X.
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K.T. Rama Rao also extended his congratulations to Koneru Humpy and wished her the best in bringing more laurels to the country.
— IANS
