“India’s Chess Star Gukesh Dommaraju Receives Hero’s Welcome After Becoming Youngest World Champion at 18”

India’s chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju has returned home to a hero’s welcome in Chennai after making history as the youngest world champion at just 18 years old. The airport was packed with fans and media, eager to catch a glimpse of the young champion as he proudly displayed his trophy.

Gukesh’s victory over China’s Ding Liren in Singapore has catapulted him to stardom in a country where cricket usually dominates the sporting scene. The scenes in Chennai were reminiscent of the celebrations that followed the cricket team’s T20 World Cup win earlier this year.

The young fans, especially those from Gukesh’s school, held up signs and pictures of their new hero, inspired by his success to pursue chess as a professional career. Gukesh’s emotional reaction to his win in Singapore, where he broke down in tears, only added to the excitement surrounding his homecoming.

Gukesh’s father, a doctor, has been a constant source of support throughout his son’s chess journey, from becoming the youngest grandmaster in India to winning the prestigious Candidates Tournament. His victory over Ding Liren has not only made him the youngest world champion but has also inspired millions of young minds to dream big and strive for excellence.

The government of Tamil Nadu is set to honor Gukesh for his remarkable achievement, and he is expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Modi has already praised Gukesh for his historic win, highlighting how he has inspired a generation of young Indians to reach for the stars in their pursuits.