Falguni Moogi from Visakhapatnam awarded the FIDE arbiter title after officiating in prestigious tournaments. She is pursuing a degree in commerce in Budapest. In other news, Electrical and Mechanical teams win kabaddi titles at Waltair Division sports meet. Coaches appointed for Andhra Cricket Association skill camps.
In August, Fide introduced a ban on trans women competing in female-only events. The reasons and motivations have been questioned by some but welcomed by others.