Excelsior Sports Correspondent
KATHUA, Sept 7: An Inter School Chess competition for under-14 and under-17 boys and girls, under the aegis of Sahodaya school complex Jammu was held in Jammu Sanskriti School, here today.
187 reputed CBSE schools participated in the competition, which was inaugurated by Raj Kumar, RTO Kathua.
He appreciated the initiative of Sahodaya school complex Jammu that they gave opportunities to all the students and also appreciated Jammu Sanskriti School Kathua for conducting such a big championship. Choir of Jammu Sanskriti School Kathua welcomed all with a melodious welcome song.
Raj Kumar in his speech encouraged children to participate in such games and guided the students about the benefits of chess.
Nirmal Mahana Secretary Jammu Sahodaya was also present at the inaugural ceremony.
Charu Andotra, Principal of IPS Kathua and Ruchi Gupta, Principal of The Pathways International School Kathua also graced the occasion with their presence.
In this championship, the winner trophy was bagged by BSF School Jammu whereas runners-up trophy went to MHAC School Nagbani. In under-14 (Girls) Malvika Billowria of BSF School Jammu got first position, Sachita S. of APS Kaluchak bagged second position and Rydhima Gupta of Jammu Sanskriti School Kathua secured third position. In under-17 Arushi Kotwal of BSF School Jammu bagged first position, Aditi Choudhary APS Damana bagged second position Esha Ahlawat of APS Jammu Cantt Secured third position. In Under-14 (Boys), Parnav Abrol of Banyan International School got first position, Ayush of Heritage School bagged second position and Natik Tiwari of MV International School secured third position. In Under-17 (Boy) Ajay Salathia of MHAC Nagbani School got first position, Sidharth Pandoh of BSF School Jammu bagged second position and Paras Jandyal of Jammu Sanskriti School Kathua secured third position Arushi Sharma and Sangeeta Rana of MV International were given consolation prize in under-14 and under-17 respectively.
Anurag Sambyal of MV International and Nirbhay Partap Singh got consolation prize in under-14 and under-17 respectively in boys’ category.
Shuchita Gupta, Principal of Jammu Sanskriti School Kathua welcomed all the dignatries.
Rohini Aima, Principal cum Vice Chairperson of Jammu Sanskriti School, Jammu distributed the prizes and presented vote of thanks.
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