Dad sold apartment, quit job; mom pledged gold: Making of India's latest WGM Sahithi
Sahithi Varshini Moogi’s journey to becoming India’s latest Woman Grandmaster is a story of many elements, with talent, sacrifice, and perseverance only part of it. Despite losing nearly three years to the pandemic and facing financial hardships and limited opportunities, she achieved the milestone with her father, Lokeswara Moogi Rao, as her coach. After selling property,...
Key Takeaways
- Sahithi Varshini Moogi’s journey to becoming India’s latest Woman Grandmaster is a story of many elements, with talent, sacrifice, and perseverance only part of it.
- Despite losing nearly three years to the pandemic and facing financial hardships and limited opportunities, she achieved the milestone with her father, Lokeswara Moogi Rao, as her coach.
- After selling property, pledging gold, and quitting his job, he continues pursuing her dream of chess greatness.
Sahithi Varshini Moogi’s journey to becoming India’s latest Woman Grandmaster is a story of many elements, with talent, sacrifice, and perseverance only part of it. Despite losing nearly three years to the pandemic and facing financial hardships and limited opportunities, she achieved the milestone with her father, Lokeswara Moogi Rao, as her coach. After selling property, pledging gold, and quitting his job, he continues pursuing her dream of chess greatness.
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This summary was curated from Times of India Sports.