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It would have been a disappointment for many if we didn’t win a medal: Harika

August 12, 2022August 12, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Ever since she made her Olympiad debut, way back in 2004, Dronavalli Harika wanted to be part of an Indian women’s team that climbed the podium. When she had the best chance of realising that dream, she wasn’t going to miss it — even if that meant being taken to the labour room straight from […]

Harika stays fully focused for the Chess Olympiad

July 21, 2022July 21, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

GM Dronavalli Harika is plotting her strategy for the Chess Olympiad — to be held in Chennai from July 28 — at home (in a few weeks she will be a mother) far away from her teammates. “We are all eagerly awaiting what is arguably one of the toughest tournaments. The preparations are going well […]