Tania Sachdev receives BBC Changemaker of the Year 2024 award
IM Tania Sachdev received BBC Changemaker of the Year award at BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year 2024 award ceremony. She is synonymous as a commentator at various top level chess tournaments, both online and over-the-board. Not only that, Tania has also won the Gold at the 45th Chess Olympiad 2024 in Budapest, Hungary. She scored an unbeaten 3.5/5 at that event, contributing valuable points towards the Gold. Before Tania, GM Koneru Humpy, the reigning two-time World Rapid Women's champion, won BBC Indian Sportswoman of the year award in 2021. It is a matter of great joy for the entire chess universe when chess gets the deserved recognition. Photo: Tania's socials
Recognition of Tania's hard work
Arjuna Awardee, IM and WGM Tania Sachdev is a well accomplished sportsperson. She is not only a strong chess player but also a successful commentator. She has won National Women Premier Championship twice, Asian Women's Championship, Commonwealth Championship three times, World Team Silver, Olympiad Team Gold and Bronze once each, and Olympiad Individual Bronze.
Tania tweeted her thoughts on receiving the award
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Tania Sachdev socials: fb page, instagram, twitter and youtube