Ampati: The South West Garo Hills Open Inter School District Chess Championship 2024 recently culminated at St. Mary’s School in Ghatgre in Meghalaya’s South West Garo Hills district.
Organized by the South West Garo Hills District Chess Association (SWGHDCA) and sponsored by the State Council of Science, Technology & Environment, Meghalaya (SCSTE), the event was held under the theme “Queen’s Gambit”.
The championship kicked off with an opening ceremony, where Henrych D Sangma, Secretary of SWGHDCA, presided as the chairperson.
Sister Sonitha R Marak, Principal of St. Mary’s School, graced the occasion as the chief guest. She inaugurated the tournament with the ceremonial first move of the opening match.
The tournament concluded with a grand closing ceremony, which was attended by Dr. Sengkham Marak as the chief guest. Marak commended the participants for their exceptional skills and perseverance.
Over several intense rounds of chess, young prodigies from schools across South West Garo Hills exhibited exceptional talent and strategic acumen.
Chongkimbea M Sangma of St. Claret School, Ampati and Bidasagar D Sangma of Bandalkona Secondary School emerged victorious in the Open Category, securing 6.5 points each.
Sengdo M Sangma of St. Claret School, Ampati and Breanlerry R Sangma of Nirupama Memorial Secondary School, Garobadha emerged as champions in the Under-9 Category, securing 5 points each.
In the under-12 category, Arish R Marak of Nirupama Memorial Secondary School, Garobadha, Flora R Marak of St. Dominic Savio School, Garobadha, and Dianchi Ch. Marak of Sun Town English School emerged as champions, securing 5 points each.
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The 2024 championship witnessed a significant increase in participation from schools across the district, with students demonstrating not only exceptional skill but also exemplary sportsmanship.
