Chennai, India, Dec 16, 2024 (AFP) - Indian chess king Gukesh returns to hero's welcome

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2024-12-16

India's chess star Gukesh Dommaraju returned to a hero's welcome in his home city on Monday after becoming the youngest world champion aged only 18. Hundreds of fans crowded the arrivals area of Chennai airport, cheering alongside banks of television cameras as Gukesh made his way out of the airport after victory in taking the World Chess Championship title. "It means a lot to bring back the trophy to India," Gukesh told reporters, with garlands......

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