Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:08pm on 12 Dec 2024,Thursday Sports
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated D Gukesh on his historic achievement, saying, "Historic and exemplary! Congratulations to Gukesh D on his remarkable accomplishment." Gukesh, 18, became the youngest-ever World Chess Champion after defeating Ding Liren of China 7.5-6.5 in the decisive 14th game of the Championship on December 12, 2024, in Singapore. Modi highlighted Gukesh’s "unparalleled talent, hard work and unwavering determination" while emphasizing that the win would inspire millions. Gukesh, visibly emotional, said, "I had been dreaming of this moment for the past 10 years. I’m so happy to have turned that dream into reality."
