After India’s D Gukesh was crowned as the youngest world champion, he received congratulatory notes from celebrities, eminent sportspersons, and even the President and Prime Minister of the country.
Top entrepreneurs from the country and abroad are also flooding his social media feeds with support and good wishes.
Sundar Pichai applauds Gukesh
Google and Alphabet CEO, Sundar Pichai wrote on X: “Congrats to Gukesh D, incredible to become youngest world champion at 18!!” He also added the Indian flag and a medal as emojis.
Top entrepreneurs congratulate the world's youngest chess champion
RPG Enterprises chairman Harsh Goenka said, “Chess is a battle of minds and strategy, and today, an Indian has checkmated the world! Congratulations to Gukesh for becoming the World Chess Champion after a true DING-dong battle. India’s brilliance reigns supreme on the global stage—proud moment for our nation!”
Mahindra group chairman Anand Mahindra wrote, “The symbolism and the meaning of this moment for all Indians is not to be spoken about—it is only to be imagined…
CHAK DE INDIAAAAAAAAAA!”
Snapdeal cofounder Kunal Bahl remarked, “What a moment for the many many boys and girls of India who Gukesh has inspired today! Congratulations world chess champ!”
PM Modi's heartfelt note
PM Narendra Modi shared a photo of Gukesh’s winning moment and wrote a special note on his official X handle lauding the young champion.
“Congratulations to Gukesh D on his remarkable accomplishment. This is the result of his unparalleled talent, hard work and unwavering determination," the PM wrote.
“His triumph has not only etched his name in the annals of chess history but has also inspired millions of young minds to dream big and pursue excellence," he added.
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