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D Gukesh at Chennai Airport© X (Twitter)
Newly crowned World Chess Champion D Gukesh returned home to a rousing welcome as hundreds of eager fans, Tamil Nadu government and national federation officials lined up to welcome him at the airport in Chennai on Monday. 18-year-old Gukesh became the youngest world champion by defeating China's Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in Singapore last week, surpassing the long-standing record of Russia's Garry Kasparov. On his arrival Gukesh thanked everyone for supporting him.
#Watch Chennai, Tamil Nadu: World Chess Champion #gukeshdi Says, “I'm very happy to be here. I can see what the support is and what it means to India… You guys are amazing. You give me a lot of energy…” pic.twitter.com/iuFXDiLcjx
– ANI (@ANI) 16 December 2024
Gukesh said, “It's amazing. Your support gave me a lot of energy. Winning the World Championship is a great feeling.”
champion's homecoming
India's youngest world #chess champion, @DGukeshReceived hero's welcome at Chennai airport after winning prestigious award #FIDE World Championship.
Salute you, Gukesh, you have made India proud!#chess #Indian Chess #game #indie game pic.twitter.com/YNWHgRGjgT
– SAI Media (@Media_SAI) 16 December 2024
Gukesh is the second Indian after the great Viswanathan Anand to win a world title. Anand played an important role in grooming the youth in his academy here.
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