A dream come true, a nice feeling. The maiden Chess Olympiad gold meant different things for the members of the five-strong Indian men's team, spearheaded stupendously by the youngest ever challenger to the world title -D Gukesh.
The 18-year-old issued a statement of sorts ahead of his eagerly-anticipated championship world clash in November against Ding Liren of China by registering one of the best ever individual performances in the just-concluded 45th Olympiad.
"I am just super happy right now," Gukesh said after winning his final round game against giant-killer Vladimir Fedoseev of Slovenia on Sunday.
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Rare brain surgery
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Sirole ensures flyover completion by January
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Mumbai-based builder gets interim bail in money laundering case
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An ancient community celebrates its culture
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