Tamil Nadu CM Stalin announces ₹5 crore to world chess champion Gukesh
The Hindu
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin awards ₹5 crore to youngest world chess champion D. Gukesh, praising his historic achievement.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday (December 13. 2024) announced a sum of ₹5 crore to chess sensation D. Gukesh, who emerged as the youngest world chess champion on Thursday.
Mr. Stalin spoke to Mr. Gukesh over phone to commend him on the feat. He has also accepted the request of Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and announced a sum of ₹5 crore to Mr. Gukesh on his achievement.
Soon after Mr. Gukesh emerged the world chess champion on Thursday evening, Mr. Stalin commended him on becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion at 18.
“Your remarkable achievement continues India’s rich chess legacy and helps Chennai reaffirm its place as the global Chess Capital by producing yet another world-class champion. Tamil Nadu is proud of you!” Mr. Stalin had said.
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