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D Gukesh Reacts To Rs 11.45 Crore Prize Money After Becoming World Champion: "Money Isn't..."

The "multi-millionaire" tag does "mean a lot" to new world champion D Gukesh but he doesn't play the game for material gains but for that unbridled joy, which he has been able to retain since the time a chess board used to be the "coolest toy" for him. Gukesh, the 18-year-old from Chennai, is now richer by Rs 11.45 crore which he will receive from FIDE as prize money for beating Ding Liren of China in the final. Gukesh's father Rajnikanth gave up his career as an ENT surgeon to accompany his son on the circuit while mother Padmakumari, who is a microbiologist, became the sole earner of the family.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing finalists show 'true colours' over Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell win

The Strictly Come Dancing finalists showed their 'true colours' as Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell were crowned this year's champions.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Sarah Hadland declares love as fans given Vito Coppola boost after final

Sarah Hadland has declared her love for her friend and dance partner Vito Coppola as fans were given a boost about their Strictly Come Dancing journey.

D Gukesh Reacts To Rs 11.45 Crore Prize Money After Becoming World Champion: "Money Isn't..."

The "multi-millionaire" tag does "mean a lot" to new world champion D Gukesh but he doesn't play the game for material gains but for that unbridled joy, which he has been able to retain since the time a chess board used to be the "coolest toy" for him. Gukesh, the 18-year-old from Chennai, is now richer by Rs 11.45 crore which he will receive from FIDE as prize money for beating Ding Liren of China in the final. Gukesh's father Rajnikanth gave up his career as an ENT surgeon to accompany his son on the circuit while mother Padmakumari, who is a microbiologist, became the sole earner of the family.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Chris McCausland reveals 11-year-old daughter's one word for Craig Revel Horwood

Strictly Come Dancing winner Chris McCausland has revealed his daughter's one-word opinion of Craig Revel Horwood - despite his unexpected emotional moment with her dad during the show's grand final.

Jonathan Taylor drops ball out of end zone in Colts' loss - ESPN

DENVER — Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor crossed the goal line and broke into a happy dance to celebrate his apparent 41-yard touchdown. Then he made his way to the sideline where the celebration continued.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Vito Coppola declares love to co-star straight after final as he 'cries so much'

Vito Coppola was quick to declare his love straight after the Strictly Come Dancing final to his co-stars as he was left in tears. The professional dancer competed in the final of the hit dance show's 2024 series with Sarah Hadland.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans demand Sarah Hadland 'justice' after judges' comments slammed in final

Strictly Come Dancing fans have demanded 'justice' for Sarah Hadland while a judges' comments to her during the grand final were also slammed.

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D Gukesh Reacts To Rs 11.45 Crore Prize Money After Becoming World Champion: "Money Isn't..."

BBC Strictly Come Dancing finalists show 'true colours' over Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell win

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Sarah Hadland declares love as fans given Vito Coppola boost after final

D Gukesh Reacts To Rs 11.45 Crore Prize Money After Becoming World Champion: "Money Isn't..."

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Chris McCausland reveals 11-year-old daughter's one word for Craig Revel Horwood

Jonathan Taylor drops ball out of end zone in Colts' loss - ESPN

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Vito Coppola declares love to co-star straight after final as he 'cries so much'

BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans demand Sarah Hadland 'justice' after judges' comments slammed in final