Browsing Tag

Koneru Humpy

Humpy wins BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year award

Sambad English Bureau Mar 9, 2021

New Delhi: Chess player Koneru Humpy won the BBC India Sportswoman of the Year award for 2020. The award was based on a public vote in which Humpy beat sprinter Dutee Chand, shooter Manu Bhaker, wrestler Vinesh Phogat and hockey captain…

SPORTS

Humpy wins women’s World Rapid Chess Championship

Sambad English Bureau Dec 29, 2019

Moscow: India's Koneru Humpy has won the women's World Rapid Chess championship beating Lei Tingjie in the Armageddon after the winner was determined through a playoff. Chess world champion Magnus Carlsen won the men's title. Humpy…