This is FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov in Doha, Qatar

GM Humpy Koneru has captured the first Gold medal for India in Doha by winning the Women’s Rapid event by the score of 8/9. She edged out WGM Zhao Xue of China who scored 7.5/9. Humpy’s only loss came in the hand of Zhao Xue. Former Women’s World Champion GM Zhu Chen scored a distant 6/9 to capture the Bronze for Qatar.

Here is the official website.

Congratulations to all three ladies!
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