NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met with D Gukesh after his historic chess world championship triumph.
Gukesh, an 18-year-old from Chennai, defeated Ding Liren to safe the title in Singapore. The victory marked a big milestone in Gukesh’s already spectacular chess profession.
“Had a superb interplay with chess champion and India’s pleasure. I’ve been intently interacting with him for just a few years now, and what strikes me most about him is his dedication and dedication. His confidence is really inspiring. In reality, I recall seeing a video of his just a few years in the past the place he had stated he would turn out to be the youngest world champion—a prediction that has now clearly come true due to his personal efforts.” PM Modi wrote on X.
PM Modi highlighted Gukesh’s dedication and dedication, noting his inspiring confidence. He recalled a video the place a youthful Gukesh had predicted his personal world championship victory.
“Together with confidence, Gukesh embodies calmness and humility. Upon successful, he was composed, basking in his glory whereas absolutely understanding the right way to course of this hard-earned victory. Our dialog immediately revolved across the transformative potential of yoga and meditation.”
The Prime Minister additionally praised Gukesh’s composure and humility following the win. Their dialog targeted on the advantages of yoga and meditation.
“Within the success of each athlete, their dad and mom play a pivotal position. I complimented Gukesh’s dad and mom for supporting him via thick and skinny. Their dedication will encourage numerous dad and mom of younger aspirants who dream of pursuing sports activities as a profession.”
PM Modi acknowledged the essential position of Gukesh’s dad and mom in his success, commending their unwavering help. He expressed his delight at receiving the autographed chessboard from the championship match, a present from Gukesh.
“I’m additionally delighted to have obtained from Gukesh the unique chessboard from the sport he gained. The chessboard, autographed by each him and Ding Liren, is a cherished memento.”
Gukesh’s dad and mom considerably contributed to his journey, pausing their careers and even resorting to crowdfunding to help his aspirations. He envisioned his success on the age of seven, realising this dream simply over a decade later.
The 18-year-old’s victory in opposition to Ding Liren cemented his place because the youngest-ever world chess champion. The achievement culminates a outstanding 12 months of constant excessive efficiency in competitions.
At 12 years, 7 months, and 17 days outdated, Gukesh turned the third-youngest Grandmaster in chess historical past.
He’s additionally the third youngest to attain a 2700 Elo ranking and the youngest to achieve a 2750 ranking.
The 12 months 2024 has undoubtedly been Gukesh’s most profitable 12 months to this point.
His accomplishments embrace successful the Candidates Match, main Staff India to a gold medal on the Chess Olympiad in Budapest, and culminating in his world championship title in Singapore.
