India hails historic feat of young Gukesh
The Free Press Journal|December 13, 2024
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India hails historic feat of young Gukesh

India ran out of superlatives in hailing history-maker D Gukesh after he became the first teenager world champion in chess on Thursday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi describing him as an inspiration for "millions of young minds".

The 18-year-old Gukesh's triumph was celebrated far and wide across the country with the PM and President Droupadi Murmu joining the sports fraternity and others in lauding his incredible achievement. "Historic and exemplary! Congratulations to Gukesh D on his remarkable accomplishment. This is the result of his unparalleled talent, hard work and unwavering determination," PM Modi wrote on X.

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