D Gukesh receives warm welcome at Chennai airport after chess championship victory
World chess champion D Gukesh received a warm welcome at Chennai International Airport after his victory over Ding Liren. Fans, officials, and students gathered to celebrate, chanting his name and holding congratulatory placards. Gukesh, the youngest world champion, was greeted with garlands and bouquets. Many arrived early to witness the celebration, including athletes from the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu and students from the Velammal Group. After enjoying the festivities for about ten minutes, Gukesh left for a celebratory event at Velammal.