JAMMU, Oct 9: JAMMU: Vivek Chess Academy organised its first Open Jammu Drawing Competition, providing a platform for young artists to showcase their creativity, imagination and artistic skills. A total of 17 participants took part in the competition, which featured three different types of drawing and painting activities.
The organisers provided all the necessary materials to the participants to ensure that they could express their artistic ideas freely. The competition witnessed enthusiastic participation, with young artists displaying their talent through colourful and creative artworks.
Manushree Nischal, an eight-year-old girl, secured the first position with a beautiful painting, winning the appreciation of the judges. She received a cash prize of Rs 1,000, a trophy and a drawing set. Yashwina Sharma secured the second position and was awarded Rs 500, a bronze medal and a drawing set, while Naisha Handoo finished third and received Rs 300, a bronze medal and a drawing set. Triyansh Verma won the consolation prize of Rs 200, along with a trophy and a drawing set.
The winners were selected through a transparent evaluation process. Each participant was assigned a unique code, and the three judges assessed the artworks without relying on the participants’ identities. The judges awarded marks to the coded entries, with each judge having a maximum of 200 points and each participant being eligible for a maximum total of 600 points. The participants securing the highest scores were declared the winners.
The judging panel comprised Vivek Bharti, Director and Coach of Vivek Chess Academy; Sanjeev Sharma, senior sports journalist; and Poonam Gupta, a senior citizen from Mast Garh. They evaluated the entries and awarded marks based on the participants’ artistic performance.
A total of Rs 2,000 in cash prizes, along with trophies, medals and drawing sets, was presented to the winners. The organisers also ensured that participants had access to the materials required for the competition, encouraging them to explore their creative abilities.
The event highlighted the importance of encouraging artistic expression among children and providing them with opportunities to develop their skills and confidence. Through its first open drawing competition, Vivek Chess Academy aimed to promote creativity and offer young participants a platform to display their talent beyond conventional sporting activities.