A stellar celebration as we honoured the phenomenal @DGukesh, who has captured the world’s attention and made Chennai shine on the global stage....
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin felicitated World Chess Champion D. Gukesh in Chennai and announced the establishment of the Home of Chess academy.
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A stellar celebration as we honoured the phenomenal @DGukesh, who has captured the world’s attention and made Chennai shine on the global stage.
More than just a felicitation, this is a moment to inspire our youth to pursue excellence in their respective fields.
The announcement of the #HomeOfChess academy today will bring us closer to turning this dream into reality.
@Udhaystalin @vishy64theking
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin felicitated grandmaster D. Gukesh at a grand state ceremony in Chennai following his historic triumph as the youngest World Chess Champion. Commending Gukesh for capturing the world's attention and bringing international glory to Chennai, Stalin described his extraordinary accomplishment as an inspirational milestone that motivates millions of young athletes across India to pursue excellence in their chosen fields.
During the commemorative celebration, the Chief Minister announced the launch of the 'Home of Chess' academy, a state-of-the-art training institution designed to identify and nurture emerging chess prodigies. Stalin observed that Chennai has firmly cemented its reputation as the global chess capital, bolstered by the state's successful hosting of the Chess Olympiad and sustained government backing. The new academy will provide aspiring players with elite international coaching and advanced analytical infrastructure.
Stalin commended Sports Development Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and chess legend Viswanathan Anand for their relentless efforts in cultivating world-class sports ecosystems in Tamil Nadu. He reiterated that his administration will continue providing extensive financial assistance, specialized training facilities, and global competitive exposure to empower promising young sporting talents.