GCOE Jammu concludes inter-college chess meet

Excelsior Sports Correspondent

JAMMU, Sept 30: Govt College of Education (GCOE), Canal Road, Jammu, concluded the two-day Inter-College Chess Meet (Men & Women) for the academic session 2026-27, organised for constituent colleges of Cluster University of Jammu.

Around 50 players participated in the competition, which provided them an opportunity to showcase their chess skills, strategic thinking and sportsmanship. In the men's category, GGM Science College emerged winner, defeating SPMR College of Commerce by 4-1 in the final. In the women's category, PSPS Govt College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, clinched the title by defeating GGM Science College by 3-2.

The winners and runners-up were felicitated by Dr Jyoti Parihar, Principal, GCOE Jammu; Dr Vinod Bakshi, Director, Physical Education and Sports, Cluster University of Jammu; and Dr Rajinder Kour, Dean, School of Teacher Education, Cluster University of Jammu.

The valedictory function was attended by Prof Satish Sharma, Prof Anuradha, Dr Davinder Kour, Prof Ramzan Ali, Dr Shalini Rana, Dr Maansi Sharma, Dr Shalini Sharma, Prof Deepali Devi, Dr Ambica and Dr Sonam Gandotra.

The meet was organised under the leadership of Prof Ramandeep Kraila, Director, Physical Education and Sports, GCOE Jammu, with support from Sports Committee members Dr Shalini Rana and Dr Sonam Gandotra. Dr Shalini Rana proposed the vote of thanks.