Qatar: Delhi Public School wins ICC Rapid Chess Championship

By Jerald DSouza
Bellevision Media Network

Doha/Qatar, 24 Dec 2017: This year Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) Rapid Chess championship witnessed participation for the students under 9 yrs, under 12 yrs, under 15yrs and adult categories. Fierce competitions were held amongst participants, in which awards were distributed to winners. The competition was held at Ashoka Hall of ICC.

 

The award ceremony was held at ICC Mumbai Hall in which Counselor at Indian Embassy and coordinating officer of ICC Rajesh Kamble was the chief guest.

 

The ceremony was also attended by first Qatari Grand Master and General Secretary of Qatar Chess Association Mohammed Al-Modiahki. Kamble appreciated   ICC for conducting such an event that shall help students develop their skills not only in sports but also their cognitive skills.

 

 

Modiahki during his speech stressed the contribution of India in the field of chess and recalled his early days competition with Indian Grand Masters. He also congratulated ICC for organizing such an event.

 

Memento was presented to Modiahki by Kamble on behalf of ICC. ICC president Milan Arun presented the memento to Shukoor, representative of New Madinat Hypermarket, the main sponsor of the event. Prize distributions to all categories were conducted by Kamble, Modiahki, Milan Arun and Shukoor respectively.

 

The competition was coordinated by ICC Head of Sports and External Affairs advisor Jaffar Khan. The ceremony was conducted by ICC Head of Counselor services K S Prasad and ICC president Milan Arun welcomed the audience. Welcome bouquets to guests were presented by Head of Sports Jaffar Khan, General Secretary Juttas Paul and Vice President A P Manikantan respectively. Head of In-house activities Anjan Ganguly proposed vote of Thanks.

 

The overall championship was received by Delhi Public School and runner up was Birla Public School.

 

ICC Rapid Chess Tournament – Final Standings