D Gukesh Becomes Youngest Chess Champion

D Gukesh, at 18 years old, celebrated becoming the youngest world chess champion by bungee jumping at Skypark Sentosa in Singapore, following his victory over China's Ding Liren in a closely contested match. He had promised his trainer, Grzegorz Gajewski, that he would undertake the jump if he won, despite admitting to being scared of heights. Gukesh shared a video of the jump on social media, exclaiming, 'I’m a world champion!' upon landing, and received a grand welcome back in Chennai, where he expressed gratitude for the support he received. His victory at the World Chess Championship adds to an impressive year, which included leading India to gold at the Chess Olympiad and winning the Tata Steel Masters. Looking ahead, Gukesh is set to face Magnus Carlsen in Norway Chess 2025, a highly anticipated match that highlights his rapid rise in the chess world. The tournament is expected to draw significant attention as both players are top contenders in their field.