Birthdate: March 21, 1989
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Palakkad, India
Soumya Swaminathan, an accomplished chess player from India, holds the prestigious titles of International Master (IM) and Woman Grandmaster (WGM). She gained recognition by winning the World Junior Girls’ Championship in 2009. In 2018, Swaminathan made headlines by withdrawing from a chess championship in Iran to protest against the mandatory headscarf rule imposed on women. Her professional career not only showcases her exceptional chess skills but also her courage and commitment to gender equality in sports.
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