Tamil Nadu authorities felicitates World champion Gukesh

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.Ok. Stalin presenting a cheque for Rs. 5 crore to World chess champion D. Gukesh at a felicitation perform in Chennai on Tuesday.
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Newly topped World chess champion D. Gukesh was felicitated at a grand perform organised by the State Authorities and awarded a cheque for Rs. 5 crore by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.Ok. Stalin on Tuesday. 

The occasion was appropriately titled ‘18th @ 18’ to commemorate the 18-year-old turning into the 18th World champion.

In his speech, the chief minister exhorted children to take inspiration from Gukesh’s journey. “From beginning as a seven-year-old to turning into the World champion, it took him simply 11 years. So I would like the children of this state to have a look at Gukesh’s exhausting work, dedication, and single-minded concentrate on the duty and take inspiration from him,” mentioned Stalin.

The CM additionally introduced the Sports activities Improvement Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) will set up a specialised chess academy referred to as the ‘House of Chess’.

In his welcome tackle, Tamil Nadu Deputy CM and Sports activities Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin mentioned, “Gukesh’s win has but once more bolstered Chennai’s place on the world chess map, and the State takes immense satisfaction in his success. I hope Gukesh’s feat helps take the game to each nook and nook of the State.” 

Gukesh happening a ceremonial parade in Chennai on Tuesday.
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B. JOTHI RAMALINGAM

India’s first Grandmaster and five-time World champion, Viswanathan Anand, additionally famous that Tamil Nadu has been the capital of chess in India and praised the federal government’s assist for the gamers through the years. 

“The promising abilities right here get rapid assist proper from the grassroots. I’ve had the privilege of working with Gukesh for the final 4 years and am joyful to have performed a small half on this. In the course of the World Championship, many had been impressed along with his composure. There may be by no means only one cause (for achievement), but when there was one, it’s that he’s unflappable,” mentioned Anand.

D. Gukesh
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B. JOTHI RAMALINGAM

Earlier, earlier than the glittering occasion, Gukesh was taken in a ceremonial parade to the venue by way of Wallajah Highway. He held his world championship trophy aloft because the cheering public jostled to get a glimpse of the youngest World champion.