It was my parents dream: Indian chess player Harika Dronavalli on being awarded Padma Shri

Updated:6 years, 9 months ago

Spain, Jan 27 (ANI): Indian chess player Harika Dronavalli seemed all delighted after receiving Padma Shri award. She got emotional about the moment and said that it was her parents’ dream while she had earlier promised herself to get the award for sure. “I am very delighted & happy. This was my parents’ dream since my childhood. I still remember in 2016 when we first applied and I wasn't in awardee list. I was extremely upset. I promised myself that day that I'll do all that I can and one day it'll come to me for sure. It’s a very satisfying and emotional moment for me. This year getting this award was unexpected.”

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