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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
National Chess Competition for specially-abled persons: Tamil Nadu players steal show winning 16 medals
Chess players from Tamil Nadu showcased their talent and won 16 medals out of 48 in the National-Level Chess Championship organised exclusively for Specially abled players by the Chess Federation for Physically Disabled. According to a statement released on Sunday morning (June 29, 2025) by Andhra Chess Association's CEO K.V. Jwala Mukhi, the tournament held between June 24 and 29 in Vizianagaram evoked good response from players of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh and other States with the active participation of more than 150 players. A student from Vijayawada Venkata Krishna Karthik won the first prize in the main category. He was given a 20,000 cash prize, medal and meritorious certificate during the prize distribution ceremony held on Saturday night (June 28, 2025.) Around ₹3 lakh prize money has been distributed to 48 players of various categories. Sharon Rachel Aby of Tamil Nadu got first prize in the women's category. Iniyan Gopinathen of Tamil Nadu emerged victorious and got first place in the Junior Boys category. In wheelchair category, a New Delhi student Vaibhav Gautham got the first prize and Tamil Nadu player R. Ashwin has received the second prize. President of Chess Federation for Physically Disabled M. Bhaskaran said the winners of the tournament are eligibile to participate in 24th World Chess Championship-2025 to be held in Goa between July 21 and 31, 2025. Mr. Mukhi urged the governments to extend their support to differently-abled persons to excel in chess competitions since they were second to none in talent and it was proved with their stunning performance in the tournament held for them in the Fort City.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Goa to host World Chess Championship for players with disabilities
Panaji: The Chess Federation for Physically Disabled under the aegis of the All India Chess Federation (AICF) will organise the 24th edition of the IPCA World Chess Championship 2025 in Goa. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The International Association of Chess with Physical Disability (IPCA) is an international federation that unites disabled chess players. All players with a physical disability of 50% and above are eligible to participate in the championship which will be held at the International Centre from July 21 to July 31 this year. The championship will be played under FIDE's Laws of Chess and the Swiss system. A total of nine rounds shall be played in each category of Standard, Rapid and Blitz. The World Chess Championship is expected to bring together over 100 top players from more than 20 countries, including Russia, Israel, Poland, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Germany, South Africa, UAE, Sri Lanka and India. Among the notable international participants are IM Gurbanov Andrei (Israel), FM Molenda Marcin (Poland), FM Severino Sander (Philippines), IM Obodchuk Andrei, FM Valenta Vit Vaclav (Czech Republic), CM Samarth Rao (India), and FM Venkata Krishna Karthick, the Asian Para Champion from India. Sanjay Kavlekar and Amrut Naik from Goa are also likely to compete. 'This championship has received enthusiastic endorsements from renowned national and international personalities and reflects India's commitment to creating accessible, inclusive platforms for global sporting excellence,' the organisers said in a statement on Wednesday. 'It resonates with the spirit of Purple Fest, Goa's internationally recognised celebration of the talent and achievements of persons with disabilities, highlighting the power of chess as a unifying and empowering force.' The last edition of the IPCA World Chess Championship was held in Gyumri, Armenia. India's CM Samarth J Rao won a silver in the men's wheelchair category.
