Gukesh Dommaraju, Youngest-Ever World Chess Champion, Meets Business Tycoon Gautam Adani: A Historic Achievement
Title: Indian Chess Prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju Meets Business Tycoon Gautam Adani After Historic World Championship Win
New Delhi, Jan 1: Gukesh Dommaraju, the youngest-ever World Champion in the history of chess, recently met with leading business tycoon Gautam Adani to celebrate his remarkable achievement. The 18-year-old Indian Grandmaster made history by defeating Ding Liren of China in a 14-game match in Singapore to claim the World Championship title.
During the meeting, Adani praised Gukesh for his exceptional performance and also commended his parents, Dr. Rajinikanth and Dr. Padmavathi, for their support and sacrifices that contributed to his success. Adani described Gukesh as a shining example of India’s unstoppable youth and expressed confidence in the future of Indian chess.
Gukesh’s victory at such a young age broke the record set by chess legend Garry Kasparov, making him the youngest World Champion ever. He is only the second Indian to achieve this feat, following in the footsteps of Viswanathan Anand. Adani’s prediction of Indian youngsters dominating the chess world seems to be coming true, with talents like Vaishali Rameshbabu also making waves in the sport.
India’s success in chess continued in 2024, with the national team clinching gold in both the Open and Women’s sections at the Chess Olympiad in Hungary. The women’s team secured their first-ever gold medal in the prestigious event, further solidifying India’s position as a powerhouse in the chess world.
Gukesh expressed gratitude to Adani for his support and vision for the development of youth talent in India. He hoped that with Adani’s backing, chess in the country would continue to grow and produce more champions in the future.
The meeting between Gukesh and Adani symbolizes the bright future of Indian chess and the potential for more young talents to rise to the top of the game. With the support of influential figures like Adani, the Indian chess community is poised for even greater success in the years to come.
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