Gukesh receives Times of India Sportsperson of the Year 2024 award

by Shahid Ahmed - 25/02/2025

On 22nd February 2025, D Gukesh received TOISA (The Times of India Sports Award) 2024 for Sportsperson of the Year (Men) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The 18th World Champion and 45th Chess Olympiad double Gold medalist also got Chess Player of the Year award. 45th Women Chess Olympiad double Gold medalist, IM Vantika Agrawal got a special recognition in chess. All India Chess Federation also got a special recognition for its role in the grand success of Indian chess players in recent times. Check out some moments from the event and get to know the reigning World Champion's thoughts he shared at the event. Photo: The Times of India

Gukesh also gets the Chess Player of the Year award, Special recognition for Vantika and AICF

Gukesh received the Sportsperson of the Year (Men) 2024 award from the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh - Yogi Adityanath in presence of legends - Kapil Dev and P T Usha | Photo: The Times of India

Gukesh also received Chess Player of the Year award from Sardar Singh, Padma Shri and Arjuna Awardee, former Captain of the Indian Men's Hockey Team and Divyanka Tripathi, Actor | Photo: The Times of India

"Good evening everyone. First of all, I am really really happy to be here and I would like to thank The Times of India for this amazing event and for honoring me with these awards. I am really honored to be in front of so many amazing athletes and dignitaries, everyone present here. The year 2024 was a great year for myself personally and for Indian chess. I hope the year 2025 will even be better. Hope we have a fun evening and thank you." - 18th World Champion, GM D Gukesh, shared a few words.

Special Recognition in Chess - IM Vantika Agrawal | Photo: The Times of India

7th The Times of India Sports Awards 2024 | Video: The Times of India

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