New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, met world chess champions D Gukesh in New Delhi and hailed him as the ‘pride of India’. PM Modi after meeting the newly-crowned chess champion defined him as a confident player who was an embodiment of calmness and humility. After his meeting with D Gukesh and his family members, which included his father and mother, PM Modi took to social media to share his experience.
“Had an excellent interaction with chess champion and India’s pride, DGukesh!” the PM posted on ‘X’ after meeting Gukesh and his parents here.
Had an excellent interaction with chess champion and India’s pride, @DGukesh!
I have been closely interacting with him for a few years now, and what strikes me most about him is his determination and dedication. His confidence is truly inspiring. In fact, I recall seeing a video… pic.twitter.com/gkLfUXqHQp
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 28, 2024
Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi and World Chess Champion Gukesh D had an insightful and inspiring conversation.
Here are some glimpses from the meeting. pic.twitter.com/g72ZTec08L
— BJP (@BJP4India) December 28, 2024
Gukesh becomes youngest chess champ
The eighteen-year-old talented chess player from Chennai showcased remarkable class to defeat China’s Ding Liren in Singapore and claim the world chess championship title. At 18, he became the youngest chess world champion, surpassing the previous record held by Russian great Garry Kasparov, who bagged the crown in 1985 at 22.
Gukesh became only the second Indian after the great Viswanathan Anand to claim the world title. Anand had won the crown five times in his illustrious career.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, met newly-crowned world chess champions D Gukesh in New Delhi. Gukesh became the youngest world chess champion recently. Other Sports Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
