GM Divya Deshmukh on Chess Olympiad, “Every Match Was a Battle"

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Delhi: On winning the gold medal at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary, Indian chess grandmaster Divya Deshmukh says, It feels great; it feels very historic. All the matches were very tough, and I think I can't name just one.  #DivyaDeshmukh #ChessOlympiad #IndiaShines #DoubleGoldVictory #HistoricWin #TeamIndia

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00:00I like it a lot. It's very historical.

00:05All the operas got up there. I think only one didn't get a name.

00:12I think we wouldn't be here if it hadn't been for him.

00:16He had the biggest role to play in all of our careers.

00:19He paved the way for us.

00:22He showed us that he can do it.

00:26He guided us.

00:28India is no different.

00:30I think this victory is very important.

00:33Because this is our first gold medal.

00:37Indian team has never won gold.

00:41I hope that I play in other Olympics and I can get gold.

00:46But this one will also be so special.

00:49It was very nice.

00:51He was very kind.

00:53He motivated and inspired us.

00:57Very surreal experience.

00:59First of all, I am so grateful that we won gold.

01:03And he took immediate action.

01:06And I think it's very important.

01:09And I hope that he will motivate future generations.

01:13And as an encouraging factor.

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