JAMMU, Aug 20: The Inter-Zonal District Level Competition in Chess for Under-19 Boys concluded today at the Scout and Guide Hall, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, providing young chess players from across the district an opportunity to showcase their skills and compete for top honours.
The competition was organised under the patronage of Director General, Youth Services and Sports, J&K UT, Anuradha Gupta, and under the guidance of Joint Director, Youth Services and Sports, Jammu, Inderjeet Singh. The event was conducted under the overall supervision of District Youth Services and Sports Officer (DYSSO), Jammu, Sukhdev Raj Sharma.
Around 55 students drawn from different zones of District Jammu participated in the competition. The players demonstrated concentration, strategic thinking and competitive spirit during the matches, making the event an important platform for nurturing young chess talent.
Speaking on the occasion, DYSSO Jammu appreciated the participating students for their enthusiasm and encouraged them to pursue their sporting goals with dedication and discipline. He advised the players to maintain team spirit, uphold the values of sportsmanship and give their best while competing at every level.
The winners and runners-up were felicitated with medals and certificates in recognition of their performances. The officials also encouraged the young players to continue practising and participate in future competitions with greater confidence.
The competition was conducted by a team of departmental experts and officials, including Harshimran Singh, Convener, along with Sunil Abrol, Amit Kalsi, Nitin Sethi, Priya Devi and other officials of the Youth Services and Sports Department.
In the first match, Tagveer of Zone Miran Sahib defeated Shivendu of Zone Bhalwal. In the second match, Karanveer Singh of Zone Bhalwal defeated Kartik of Zone Gandhi Nagar.
In the third match, Vishal Kaith of Zone Bhalwal defeated Aayushman of Zone Bishnah. In the fourth match, Mirdul Sharma of Zone Miran Sahib defeated Nickhal of Zone Jammu.
The event concluded with appreciation for the young participants and officials who contributed to the successful conduct of the district-level chess competition.