Gukesh D, an 18-year-old chess prodigy from India, became the youngest World Chess Champion after defeating Ding Liren of China in a dramatic match in Singapore on December 12, 2024.
Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, Chairman of Rajya Sabha, hailed Gukesh D in the Upper House, calling his performance as a “magnificent milestone in Indian sporting history” that “reverberates beyond the chessboard”
This spectacular victory reverberates beyond the chessboard. It supplements India’s spectacular development in every sector on the world stage. Gukesh’s incredible victory not only honors our athletic past, but also exemplifies research in India, where youthful giants rise to dominate the international arena. It increases our commitment to bid for hosting the Olympics in 2036.
On behalf of the August House and our proud nation, I extend our heartfelt congratulations to D Gukesh as our majestic tricolour is displayed in Singapore today. It lifts upward the tenacious energy and high hopes of 1.4 billion Indians.”
D Gukesh’s historic success has inspired new chess aficionados and solidified India’s status as a rising force in sports.
