PM Modi calls world champion Gukesh an embodiment of calmness and humility

Prime Minister Modi on Saturday met newlycrowned chess world champion D Gukesh and called him as a young confident player who was an embodiment of calmness and humilityGukesh aged 18 showed remarkable poise and nerves of steel to defeat Chinas Ding Liren in Singapore becoming the youngest chess world champion surpassing Russian great Garry Kasparov who won the crown in 1985 at 22Had an excellent interaction with chess champion and Indias pride D Gukesh the PM posted on X after meeting Gukesh and his parents hereI have been closely interacting with him for a few years now and what strikes me most about him is his determination and dedication His confidence is truly inspiringIn fact I recall seeing a video of his few years ago where he had said he would become the youngest world champion a prediction that has now clearly come true thanks to his own efforts Modi wroteHad an excellent interaction with chess champion and Indiarsquos pride DGukeshI have been closely interacting with him for a few years now and what strikes me most about him is his determination and dedication His confidence is truly inspiring In fact I recall seeing a videohellip pictwittercomgkLfUXqHQpmdash Narendra Modi narendramodi December 28 2024Gukesh became the second Indian after the great Viswanathan Anand to claim the world title Anand played a pivotal role in shaping the teenager at his academy in the national capitalThe teenager enjoyed a stellar year starting with his win in the Candidates Tournament in Toronto that made him the youngest challenger to the world crownAlong with confidence Gukesh embodies calmness and humility Upon winning he was composed basking in his glory while fully understanding how to process this hardearned victory Our conversation today revolved around the transformative potential of yoga and meditationGukesh also the driving forces of Indias firstever goldwinning campaign in the Chess Olympiad in Budapest earlier this yearModi also praised Gukeshs parents for giving their wholehearted support in their wards journey to the world titleIn the success of every athlete their parents play a pivotal role I complimented Gukeshs parents for supporting him through thick and thin Their dedication will inspire countless parents of young aspirants who dream of pursuing sports as a careerDuring the meeting the young Grandmaster gifted Modi the chessboard on which he won the gameI am also delighted to have received from Gukesh the original chessboard from the game he won The chessboard autographed by both him and Ding Liren is a cherished memento the PM wroteAfter the meeting Gukesh said he felt humbled by the generosity and thoughtfulness of PM ModiToday I had the absolute honour of meeting our Honourable Prime Minister It was one of the most cherished moments of my life I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to PM Sir for his kindness in taking the time to meet me despite his busy scheduleHis support and encouragement serve as a catalyst for youngsters like me and are a tremendous source of inspiration I feel truly humbled by his generosity and thoughtfulness Gukesh wrote on XToday I had the absolute honor of meeting our Honourable Prime Minister Shri narendramodi Ji It was one of the most cherished moments of my lifeI want to express my heartfelt gratitude to PM Sir for his kindness in taking the time to meet me despite his busy schedule Hishellip httpstcoREBkSTSoJumdash Gukesh D DGukesh December 28 2024What left me completely speechless during the meeting was when PM Sir started discussing my games including the World Chess Championship It was truly surrealI cannot find the words to fully express my gratitude to PM Sir Your words of encouragement have filled me with renewed energy and motivation wrote GukeshWith agency inputs