Did government apply rules in awarding D Gukesh Khel Ratna?
Government's decision to include chess champion D Gukesh for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award for 2024 despite it falling outside the traditional assessment cycle has surprised many. The move, influenced by political pressure,
Every ‘Second’ Matters: Meet Gukesh’s team of Seconds who helped him win his first World Chess Championship title
These unsung heroes of chess serve as the backbone of a player’s preparation, operating diligently behind the scenes.
Major Dhyanchand Khel Ratna Awardee D. Gukesh Enters Top 5 In Recent Chess Rankings
Indian Grandmasters Arjun Erigiasi and World Champions D Gukesh retained their fourth and fifth spot respectively in the chess rankings released on Wednesday. Erigiasi, who became the second Indian after the legendary Viswanathan Anand and 16th worldwide to reach the gold-standard ELO rating of 2800,
Youngest world chess champion Gukesh Dommaraju meets Gautam Adani
At just 18, Gukesh's poise and brilliance are a testament to India's unstoppable youth. Prodigies like him are inspiring a new generation, building an army of champions ready to dominate global chess
After furore, Manu Bhaker gets Khel Ratna award; D Gukesh named too
Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh, Paris Paralympics gold medallist Praveen Kumar also named for the award; 32 sportspersons to get Arjuna Award
World Chess Champion D Gukesh Set To Become Youngest Khel Ratna Recipient
At just 18 years, 7 months, and 20 days old, World Chess Champion D Gukesh is all set to become the youngest recipient of the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. This remarkable achievement will see Gukesh break the record currently held by Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra,
Chosen for Khel Ratna honour, Gukesh promises best moves in future as well
Youngest-ever world chess champion D Gukesh thanks PM Modi for Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, promises excellence.
Gukesh promises best moves on 64 squares in 2025
India’s chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju expressed immense joy and gratitude upon being selected for the prestigious Major ...
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Chess Prodigy Gukesh's Triumph: A New Era Begins
Chess world champion D Gukesh, recently awarded the prestigious Khel Ratna, has pledged to continue making his best moves ...
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2024 Year in Sport, Chess: Gukesh’s glory, Arjun’s ascent, Humpy’s triumph — A golden year for Indian chess
The year 2024 will be remembered as a golden chapter in Indian chess, with extraordinary achievements cementing India’s ...
Chess rankings: Erigaisi 4th, Gukesh 5th as nine Indians ranked in top-50 in Open section
Gukesh, who defeated China's Ding Liren -- ranked 22nd with a rating of 2728 -- to win the World Championship title in ...
Gukesh to face two players who helped him lift World Chess Championship in Tata Steel tournament in January
D. Gukesh reflects on his historic World chess championship win and looks forward to the Tata Steel tournament.
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PM Narendra Modi Meets World Chess Champion D Gukesh, Receives Autographed Chessboard
India Prime Minister Narendra Modi praises chess prodigy D Gukesh during their meeting after his historic world title win.
PM Modi meets youngest chess world champion Gukesh D, receives original chessboard from his victorious game
Gukesh D became the youngest chess world champion after defeating Ding Liren in the World Chess Championship. Prime Minister ...
Athlete of the Year, Male: D Gukesh and his 16 chess pieces take over the world
All year long, D Gukesh had been underestimated, with detractors every ready to tear him down. All year long, he responded by ...