Tharun (Kusuma)
Chess Player & Powerlifter · Runs Family Business
Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
About
NIT Trichy 2026 graduate who has just taken over his dad's business. Basically an international chess player, but he also does professional powerlifting - a weird combo, he admits.
Their journey
Would love to meet everyone during the Yatra. My note from previous batches: meet if you want, but don't make it too visible - which is why my intro came late.
What they bring
More Yatris to meet
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