Bodhana Sivanandan, Indian-origin schoolgirl chess prodigy, to be youngest in England team
Nine-year-old Indian-origin schoolgirl Bodhana Sivanandan will make chess history as the youngest person chosen to represent England internationally in any sport. She will join the England Women's Team at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest in September. Bodhana's talent emerged during lockdown, leading to government investment in chess to support players and promote the game nationwide.