The Lalit Hotel hosted a grand felicitation ceremony for World Chess Champion D Gukesh and two-time World Rapid Champion Koneru Humpy. Amid celebrations, the All India Chess Federation announced significant cash rewards for the champions and their teams. A memento, the 'Akshayvat' frame, was kept as a backup but ultimately sidelined when the trophies arrived on time.
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