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Why Gukesh’s dad and Ding Liren’s mom are the most important members of their entourage

Ding Liren’s mother, Ye Xiaoping, used to work as a nurse in a hospital. D Gukesh's father Dr Rajini Kanth – an ENT specialist, quit his well-paying practice. When it comes to propping up the spirits of both the players as they go through the emotional and physical grind of playing in a world championship match in Singapore, Ye Xiaoping and Dr Rajini Kanth are possibly the most important members of the two entourages.