Updated On: 17 December, 2024 05:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
D Gukesh had entered the title match as the youngest-ever challenger to the world crown after winning the Candidates tournament earlier this year. He is the second Indian to win the world chess title after the legendary Indian chess star Viswanathan Anand

Savita Punia, D Gukesh (Pic: X/@PTI_News/File Pic)
D Gukesh recently defeated China`s Ding Liren to become the youngest-ever World Chess Champion. Following his achievement, Former Indian Women`s Hockey team captain Savita Punia extended her wishes to the world champion in chess. Taking to X:
VIDEO | Former Indian Women`s Hockey team captain Savita Punia wishes Indian Chess grandmaster D Gukesh for his title win at World Chess Championship. #DGukesh pic.twitter.com/Nn3jTO5E89