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Bodhana Sivanandan became the youngest player to satisfy the criteria for the Woman Grandmaster (WGM) title at the 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The 11-year-old Indian-born chess player represented England on the first board and scored 8 points from 11 rounds. She secured her third and final WGM norm during the tournament, surpassing the previous age record held by Kateryna Lagno, who achieved the title at 12. Bodhana also earned her second International Master norm at the event. Her achievement highlights her rapid rise in international chess and establishes her as one of the notable young talents in the sport.