Gukesh Dommaraju returned to Chennai's airport to a hero's welcome, celebrating his World Chess Championship win, becoming the youngest champion aged 18, drawing massive crowds.
In emotional scenes, Gukesh remarked, "It means a lot to bring back the trophy to India... I can see the support and what it means to India."
The victory by Gukesh has sparked hopes among young fans to pursue chess professionally, as fans gathered to show support with placards and photos.
After a dramatic win against Ding Liren, Gukesh's overwhelming reception in Chennai mirrored the grand homecomings of other sports heroes, indicating a shift in sporting fame.
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