Sehba Shah overcame a severe physical handicap to become Pakistan Women’s Champion. The 59-year-old will now lead the national team competing in the biggest chess event on the calendar.
The 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad, which takes place in Hungary’s capital Budapest from September 10-23, is about more than national teams and the world’s top grandmasters battling it out for glory and medals. It’s also a celebration of chess as a universal game, accessible to everyone across borders, allowing smaller chess nations to showcase their talents and gain experience against the best in the world.
One of them is Sehba Shah, who, at 59, will represent her country at the Olympiad for the first time. Shah is suffering from progressive muscular dystrophy, a debilitating condition that has severely weakened her muscles and confined her to a wheelchair. Despite these challenges, her love for chess has remained unshaken.
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