The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, India’s highest sporting honor, will be conferred on pistol shooter Manu Bhaker and chess prodigy D Gukesh on January 17, 2025. The award ceremony will take place at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where the President of India will honor the recipients. Achievements of the Awardees Manu Bhaker D Gukesh Harmanpreet…
Indian chess is witnessing a golden era, with young prodigies like D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi making waves on the international stage. Gukesh recently made history as the youngest-ever World Chess Champion at just 18, while Erigaisi is currently the highest-ranked Indian chess player, holding the fourth position globally. D Gukesh: Youngest World Chess Champion…
India’s chess prodigy D. Gukesh has made history by becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion at the age of 18, defeating China’s Ding Liren. This historic win on December 12, 2024, places Gukesh alongside India’s chess legend, Viswanathan Anand, as the second Indian to achieve this prestigious title. Anand’s Nostalgic Tribute to Gukesh Viswanathan Anand,…
