Fri Mar 28 19:57:48 UTC 2025: ## Chess Prodigy Vaishali Rameshbabu Wins The Hindu Excellence in Sports Award

**Chennai, March 29, 2025** – Vaishali Rameshbabu, a chess prodigy who has competed at the highest levels since the age of six, received The Hindu Excellence in Sports Award at The Hindu World of Women 2025 on Friday. The award was presented by Atulya Misra (Additional Chief Secretary, Youth Welfare and Sport Development, Tamil Nadu), J. Meganatha Reddy (CEO and Member Secretary, Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu), and K.C. Vijaya Kumar (Sports Editor, The Hindu).

Speaking at the event, Ms. Rameshbabu expressed her inspiration at seeing so many women excelling and stated that the award held special significance for her. The award highlights Rameshbabu’s significant contributions to the world of chess.

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