Prime Minister Narendra Modi met World Chess Championship (WCC) winner D Gukesh on Saturday after his win in Singapore earlier in the month.
Gukesh and his parents met PM Modi at his New Delhi residence. At 18, Gukesh, became the youngest WCC winner, breaking Garry Kasparov’s 40-year-old record.
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
On his social media post, PM Modi shared photos of his meeting with the young teenager. PM wrote, “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 of his few years ago where he had said he would become the youngest world champion— a prediction that has now clearly come true thanks to his own efforts.”
PM Modi acknowledged Gukesh’s parents’ role in his success and wrote, “In the success of every athlete, their parents play a pivotal role. I complimented Gukesh’s parents for supporting him through thick and thin. Their dedication will inspire countless parents of young aspirants who dream of pursuing sports as a career.”
In the success of every athlete, their parents play a pivotal role. I complimented Gukesh’s parents for supporting him through thick and thin. Their dedication will inspire countless parents of young aspirants who dream of pursuing sports as a career. pic.twitter.com/8Iov7NnyzT
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 28, 2024
Prime Minister Modi was delighted to receive the original chessboard from the game Gukesh won.
I am also delighted to have received from Gukesh the original chessboard from the game he won. The chessboard, autographed by both him and Ding Liren, is a cherished memento. pic.twitter.com/EcjpuGpYOC
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 28, 2024
“I am also delighted to have received from Gukesh the original chessboard from the game he won. The chessboard, autographed by both him and Ding Liren, is a cherished memento,” he wrote.
