You have made us proud: Big B and Mohanlal celebrate world chess champion D Gukesh
Gukesh Domraju has won the title of world’s youngest chess champion. To celebrate his remarkable achievement, actors Amitabh Bachchan, Mohanlal and others congratulated him by sharing heartfelt wishes on social media.
Indian teenage chess prodigy Gukesh Domraju on Thursday created history by becoming the world’s youngest chess champion after defeating Ding Liren to win the 2024 World Championship. Celebrating this historic achievement, actors Amitabh Bachchan, Mohanlal and others extended warm wishes to congratulate him on this remarkable achievement.
Amitabh Bachchan wrote, “Gukesh D World Champion Chess. Youngest in the world. You have made all of us proud. Because of you the whole world salutes India. Jai Hind.”
Mohanlal wrote, “Hearty congratulations to @DGukesh on his extraordinary win at the World Chess Championship! Your talent has rewritten history and made India proud. The youngest champion ever, a moment to cherish forever.” ”
Actor Sivakarthikeyan also extended his warm wishes to Gukesh, saying, “Many congratulations to you, @dgukesh, for becoming the youngest world chess champion and inspiring millions! Wishing you continued success.”
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin congratulated Gukesh on social media, writing, “Congratulations to @DGukesh on becoming the youngest World Chess Champion at the age of 18! Your remarkable achievement continues India’s rich chess legacy and Chennai “helps China regain its place as a global chess giant.” Capital by producing another world class champion. Tamil Nadu is proud of you!”
Gukesh’s achievement caps an unprecedented year for Indian chess, with his World Championship wins paired with India’s unprecedented Olympiad dominance. Gukesh started the year by winning the Candidates and ended it with the world title.
