December 13th 2024.
Chennai was buzzing with excitement as news of J Padmakumari's son, D Gukesh's, victory in the World Chess Championship spread like wildfire. It was a momentous occasion for the family, but for Padmakumari, it was also a nerve-wracking day as she couldn't bring herself to turn on her phone or computer. She couldn't bear to watch her son's title match against Ding Liren in Singapore, fearing the pressure and tension that came with it.
However, her worries were soon put to rest when Gukesh's aunt burst into the house with joyous news. The championship title was finally coming home! Overcome with raw and unrehearsed emotions, Padmakumari couldn't believe it and broke down in tears for 10 whole minutes. She couldn't wait to meet her son, who had now become the darling of a billion Indians.
As she prepared to catch a flight to meet Gukesh, Padmakumari took a moment to reflect on the sacrifices her family had made to shape her son's career. Her husband, Rajnikanth, had given up his career as an ENT surgeon to travel with Gukesh, while she, a microbiologist, had become the sole breadwinner of the family. It was a proud and happy moment, but also a reminder of the challenges they had faced along the way.
Padmakumari couldn't help but express her gratitude to the entire family - grandparents, in-laws, sisters, and friends - who had stood by them and supported their journey. She was especially thankful for Gukesh's father, who had made the biggest sacrifice of all. Gukesh himself acknowledged the hardships his parents had faced during his formative years, as they struggled financially to support his dream of becoming a chess champion.
Despite having the unwavering support of his family, Gukesh knew that success in chess required tremendous personal discipline. He had to work hard and make sacrifices in order to reach the highest level, as chess is a solitary and demanding sport. His mother proudly shared that Gukesh had always possessed immense focus and dedication towards his goal.
As the country eagerly awaited the opportunity to celebrate Gukesh's victory, Padmakumari couldn't contain her excitement to see her son again. She couldn't wait to wrap her arms around him and congratulate him on his incredible achievement. For the family, it was a dream come true, and they were overjoyed to see their son's hard work and sacrifices pay off in such a remarkable way. The title win was not just a victory for Gukesh, but for the entire family, who had stood by him every step of the way.
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