D Gukesh's mother reflects on the challenges and sacrifices endured during their journey to the World Chess Championship victory.

In Chennai, J Padmakumari was filled with anxiety as she avoided turning on her phone and computer all day on Thursday. The reason for her nervousness was her son, D Gukesh's title match against Ding Liren in Singapore. She couldn't bear the thought of following the intense game and instead, chose to distract herself with other tasks.

But her peace was soon disrupted when her sister-in-law burst into the house with joyous news - Gukesh had emerged victorious and brought the World Chess Championship title home. Overwhelmed and unprepared, Padmakumari's emotions took over as she shed tears of happiness for a full 10 minutes. She couldn't believe that her son had achieved such a remarkable feat and was now the pride of a billion Indians.

As she prepared to catch a flight to meet her son, Padmakumari couldn't help but reflect on the sacrifices that her family had made to nurture Gukesh's talent. Her husband, Rajnikanth, had given up his successful career as an ENT surgeon to travel with their son and support him, while Padmakumari, a microbiologist, had taken on the responsibility of being the sole breadwinner. It was a bittersweet moment for her, as she thought of the hardships they had faced but also felt immense pride in Gukesh's accomplishment.

Gukesh, in his victory speech, acknowledged the struggles his parents had to go through in his early years. He revealed that they had faced financial difficulties and had to rely on the generosity of their friends to support his chess career. He was grateful for the sacrifices his parents had made and recognized that their unwavering support was a crucial factor in his success.

Chess is a demanding and solitary sport, requiring immense discipline and focus. Padmakumari shared that Gukesh had always possessed exceptional concentration abilities, which had helped him in his training and tournaments. She spoke of his diligence and dedication towards chess and expressed her delight in seeing it all pay off with this title win.

Now, as Gukesh's victory has captured the nation's attention, Padmakumari can't wait to see her son and celebrate his achievement. But she knows that this is just the beginning for Gukesh, and the whole country is eagerly waiting to witness his future accomplishments.

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