Chess Player Anwesh Upadhyaya Safely Returns Home From Ukraine
Indian chess player Anwesh Upadhyaya has finally returned home along with his fiancee Viktoriia Ivanova, after being struck in war-torn Ukraine following Russia's invasion nearly two weeks ago. The former national rapid champion, who like several of his compatriots was stuck in Ukraine after the war started, overcame several hurdles before managing to safely return to his hometown Bhubaneswar on Wednesday night. "Yeah....happy that we managed to escape and reach India after the struggles. But Ukraine will be on the mind always," said Anwesh, who is now looking to begin a new life in India.


