The event was held in India the first time, and it demonstrated the logistic success in the tropical conditions, but Nepo portrayed the whole country as unfriendly. He was the Kramnik 2.0 on the internet boards, and his entitlement to bitterness was mocked by fans; they reminded him when he complained about conditions, to tell them what those conditions were.
Some Indian chess players are doing very well, with newcomers like Arjun Erigaisi, Nihal Sarin, Gukesh D, and Praggnanandhaa. However, such youngsters have done much worse than their rating in other types of formats like Rapid and Blitz. In particular, their performances in FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships are disappointing. The factors contributing to this difference include the lack of time to decide, experience in these formats is minimal, and there is not enough mental endurance to handle time pressure. With youth talent increasing, the increased access to online platforms, and mentorship by Viswanathan Anand and other players, one may be optimistic about success in the future in these formats.