19-year-old Savitha Shri has earned a place in India’s women’s team for the 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, after a journey marked by remarkable family sacrifices. Her father quit his electrician job in Singapore to support her career, while the family even pawned jewellery to fund her tournaments. After years of financial challenges and limited sponsorship, Savitha now returns to the national team, replacing Grandmaster Harika Dronavalli.
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