Felt I deserved such recognition earlier: Vidit on receiving Arjuna Award

Reacting to his selection for the Arjuna Award, Indian chess Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi said, "There were times...when I felt I deserved such recognition earlier." "There were many significant moments...that would have justified me receiving this honour earlier. Especially when I was in my prime between 2022-2024," he added. However, he said he is happy to have finally received the honour.