Excelsior Sports Correspondent
UDHAMPUR, Sept 17: An Inter-Collegiate Chess Tournament organized by Government Degree College Udhampur was inaugurated by District Information Officer Udhampur, Dr Jagdish Mehra, here today.
In his address, the chief guest complimented the participants and said that such type of events play a vital role for overall development of the students thus channelizing their energy in a right direction. He appreciated the participating teams for their keen interest in this interesting game besides lauding GDC Udhampur for organizing extra-curricular activities under the guidance of the principal and his team.
Earlier, Principal, Dr Nutan K Resutra outlined the objectives of organizing such events which provide them an opportunity to display their talent and further chisel the fine sportspersons in them”, he added.
GDC Samba trounced GDC Ramnagar while GDC Akhnoor prevailed upon New Age College and MAM College defeated GDC Thanamandi. The teams of GDC Ploura, GCET Jammu, GDC Poonch, GDC Reasi and GDC Bhaderwah got the walk over.
In the women category, MIET defeated GCW Kathua, while SPMR College of Commerce, GDC Reasi and GDC Kathua got a walk over.
Vijay Kumari, PTI is the organizer of the tournament.