Father's Sacrifices Fuel 19-Year-Old Savitha Shri Baskar's Chess Olympiad Dream

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Savitha Shri Baskar, a 19-year-old Indian chess player, has earned a spot in the Chess Olympiad after years of family sacrifice. She was introduced to the game by watching her elder brother but quickly emerged as the standout talent in the family. Her father gave up his job in Singapore and pawned the family's jewellery to finance her chess career. The financial strain was significant, yet the family continued to support her ambitions through difficult circumstances. Savitha's Olympiad selection marks a major milestone and validates the enormous sacrifices made to get her there.

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