Haryana chief minister praises D Gukesh for historic chess championship win

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Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar congratulated D. Gukesh for becoming the youngest world chess champion after defeating Ding Liren in Singapore. This victory marks a significant achievement for Indian chess. Nitin Narang, the president of the All India Chess Federation, was also praised for his leadership. Narang, who took office in March, is from Haryana and has focused on supporting young chess players. Gukesh's win is the first major title for India under Narang's leadership. Both Gukesh and Narang represent a new generation in Indian chess, highlighting the country's growing success in the sport.


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