Gukesh Dommaraju returns to Chennai as youngest world chess champion after victory in Singapore

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Indian chess player Gukesh Dommaraju returned to Chennai on Monday after winning the World Chess Championship in Singapore. At 18, he became the youngest world champion, defeating China's Ding Liren. Fans greeted Gukesh with cheers and flowers at the airport. He expressed pride in bringing the trophy back to India, highlighting the significance of his victory for the country. The celebration in Chennai mirrored the recent welcome for India's cricket team after their T20 World Cup win, showcasing growing interest in chess among Indian sports fans.


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