Prime Minister Narendra Modi met chess world champion D Gukesh on Saturday and posted a photograph of the assembly on his social media deal with.
“Had a wonderful interplay with chess champion and India’s delight, @DGukesh! I’ve been intently interacting with him for just a few years now, and what strikes me most about him is his willpower and dedication. His confidence is really inspiring. Actually, I recall seeing a video of his few years in the past the place he had mentioned he would grow to be the youngest world champion— a prediction that has now clearly come true due to his personal efforts,” Modi wrote on X.
“Together with confidence, Gukesh embodies calmness and humility. Upon profitable, he was composed, basking in his glory whereas totally understanding course of this hard-earned victory. Our dialog right now revolved across the transformative potential of yoga and meditation,” he mentioned within the first of a number of follow-up tweets.
Had a wonderful interplay with chess champion and India’s delight, @DGukesh!
I’ve been intently interacting with him for just a few years now, and what strikes me most about him is his willpower and dedication. His confidence is really inspiring. Actually, I recall seeing a video… pic.twitter.com/gkLfUXqHQp
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 28, 2024
“Within the success of each athlete, their dad and mom play a pivotal position. I complimented Gukesh’s dad and mom for supporting him by thick and skinny. Their dedication will encourage numerous dad and mom of younger aspirants who dream of pursuing sports activities as a profession,” he added.
Gukesh additionally introduced the Prime Minister with the unique chessboard from the ultimate recreation of the World Chess Championship which was autographed by him and Ding Liren.
I’m additionally delighted to have acquired from Gukesh the unique chessboard from the sport he received. The chessboard, autographed by each him and Ding Liren, is a cherished memento. pic.twitter.com/EcjpuGpYOC
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 28, 2024
“I’m additionally delighted to have acquired from Gukesh the unique chessboard from the sport he received. The chessboard, autographed by each him and Ding Liren, is a cherished memento,” Modi revealed.
“As we speak, I had absolutely the honor of assembly our Honourable Prime Minister, Shri @narendramodi Ji! It was one of the vital cherished moments of my life. I wish to specific my heartfelt gratitude to PM Sir for his kindness in taking the time to fulfill me regardless of his busy schedule. His assist and encouragement function a catalyst for children like me and are an amazing supply of inspiration. I really feel actually humbled by his generosity and thoughtfulness,” Gukesh wrote on X.
As we speak, I had absolutely the honor of assembly our Honourable Prime Minister, Shri @narendramodi Ji! It was one of the vital cherished moments of my life.
I wish to specific my heartfelt gratitude to PM Sir for his kindness in taking the time to fulfill me regardless of his busy schedule. His… https://t.co/REBkSTSoJu
— Gukesh D (@DGukesh) December 28, 2024
“What left me fully speechless through the assembly was when PM Sir began discussing my video games, together with the World Chess Championship! It was actually surreal! I can’t discover the phrases to totally specific my gratitude to PM Sir. Your phrases of encouragement have crammed me with renewed vitality and motivation. Thanks as soon as once more, Sir, for being such an unbelievable position mannequin and for uplifting thousands and thousands of Indians like me,” he added.
Earlier in December, Gukesh turned the youngest participant within the historical past of chess to win the world championship after the 18-year-old defeated 32-year-old Ding Liren.
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