India’s sports activities minister Anurag Thakur felicitated FIDE Candidates winner D Gukesh at his residence on Friday in the existence of his spouse and children customers and All India Chess Federation (AICF) president Nitin Narang.
Gukesh became the youngest-ever Candidates winner past thirty day period in Toronto, Canada, and that way too on his debut at the occasion. He will now obstacle the reigning globe champion Ding Liren of China at the Globe Championship in November-December afterwards this year.
Hailing the 17-year-outdated chess prodigy, Anurag wrote on X, “It was a satisfaction assembly and web hosting D Gukesh and his mothers and fathers at my home in the firm of AICF president, Shri Nitin Narang ji.”
“Congratulated him and his mothers and fathers on his excellent good results, as he turns into the youngest participant ever to gain a Candidates event, surpassing a history established four many years in the past,” he wrote more.
Anurag also claimed Gukesh’s success in the Candidates will take Indian chess ahead. “The conversation was loaded with pleasure and encouragement as we mentioned Gukesh’s journey and the bright long term in advance for Indian chess. His commitment and expertise have definitely shone, inspiring numerous aspiring athletes across the country. We are immensely very pleased of his achievements and want him continued accomplishment in his long term endeavours.”
It was a satisfaction assembly & web hosting @DGukesh and his mother and father at my residence in the firm of President @aicfchess, Shri @narangnitin ji.
Congratulated him and his moms and dads on his outstanding accomplishment, as he becomes the youngest participant at any time to earn a Candidates event,… pic.twitter.com/B2pji6ng7v
— Anurag Thakur (मोदी का परिवार) (@ianuragthakur) May well 3, 2024
AICF president, Nitin expressed his gratitude to the sports minister for inviting them and supporting Gukesh.
“Thank you, Hon’ble Minister Shri Anurag Thakur ji, for hosting us and celebrating Gukesh’s extraordinary accomplishment. Your encouragement motivates our young abilities to attain larger heights. We are grateful for your help as we continue on to advance the future of Bharatiya chess,” said Nitin.
What’s upcoming?
D Gukesh will be again in motion for the initial time due to the fact making history at the to start with leg of the Grand Chess Tour in Warsaw, Poland, scheduled to be held on May perhaps 6–13.