Celebs congratulated D Gukesh
India’s D Gukesh has become the youngest world chess champion by defeating the defending champion Ding Liren of China. Before Gukesh, this record was in the name of Russian chess champion Garry Kasparov. This record was in his name since 1985, leaving behind him, India’s D Gukesh has now registered his name as the youngest chess champion. On this spectacular victory of D Gukesh, many Bollywood and South celebrities sent congratulatory messages to the youngest chess champion on their respective social media handles. Actress-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut was one of the first celebs to congratulate Gukesh.
Kangana Ranaut congratulated D Gukesh
Kangana Ranaut shared a post on her Instagram story, in which she congratulated D Gukesh. Kangana wrote in her post- ‘Very good! An amazing and historic day for Indian chess. Young Gukesh Dommaraju, the nation is extremely proud of you, who has become the youngest chess player to win the World Chess Championship. Along with this, he has also shared a video of D Gukesh.
R Madhavan-Kangana Ranaut congratulated
R Madhavan also expressed happiness
R Madhavan shared a series of posts on his Instagram Stories and expressed his pride in Gukesh’s win. He wrote in his post- ‘This is how we do it. We win, we celebrate. We pray and thank the Almighty. World Champion.’ RRR fame Jr NTR also congratulated D Gukesh and wrote, “A huge salute to India’s talented and world’s youngest chess champion D Gukesh. Many more victories in your journey to greatness. Keep shining!”
Kamal Haasan and Chiranjeevi’s post
Kamal Haasan wrote- ‘History has been examined! Congratulations to D Gukesh for becoming the youngest World Champion in the history of chess. India is beaming with pride!’ Chiranjeevi also expressed happiness over D Gukesh’s victory. He wrote – “Well done! Wow! My chest swells with pride dear Gukesh! What an amazing achievement! India is proud of you! 18th World Chess Champion at the age of 18 and only the second Indian in history! Above all, Becoming the youngest ever world champion! India Rising is great!’
PM Modi also expressed happiness
Let us tell you, D Gukesh won the FIDE World Chess Championship by defeating Ding Liren of China in Singapore on Thursday. Gukesh is only the second Indian after the great Vishwanathan Anand to win the FIDE World Chess Championship. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also expressed happiness over Gukesh’s historic victory.
