Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will honor World Chess Champion D. Gukesh on Tuesday with a felicitation ceremony and a cheque for ₹5 crore. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and chess legend Viswanathan Anand will also be present.
Gukesh arrived in Chennai on Monday with his parents after securing the World Championship title in Singapore.
At Chennai International Airport, he was greeted by Atulya Misra, Additional Chief Secretary (Youth Affairs and Sports Development), and Meghanath Reddy, Member-Secretary of the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT).
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A specially decorated vehicle, showcasing Gukesh’s accomplishments, transported the new champion and his parents.
The Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) recognizes Gukesh as an “elite sportsperson,” providing him with continued financial support under the high-incentive category.
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