8-year-old Anvi applauded on flight after winning 6 chess medals
A now-viral video shows eight-year-old chess player Anvi Deepak Hinge receiving welcome aboard an IndiGo flight after winning six medals, including two golds and four silvers, at the 2025 Western Asian Youth Chess Championship. The pilot announced her achievements, prompting applause from passengers. The video surfaced after Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen.