Television host to Olympiad gold medalist

• Sachdev, a chess player, won gold at the Chess Olympiad in a fortnight, a rare experience.
• The Indian team for the Chess Olympiad was selected just two days before Sachdev left for Mumbai.
• Sachdev played on the reserve board for India, winning two and drawing three games.
• She is grateful for her contribution to India’s gold medals and believes she may win Olympiad gold again.
• Sachdev is not tempted to play more after winning the gold, but she enjoys commentary.
• She expresses disappointment that chess or the Olympiad gold is not getting the attention it deserves in her home state of Delhi.
• Sachdev hopes that other states like Tamil Nadu and Andhra and Telangana will also honor their chess players.