Port Blair, Jan 29: The 1st Chaturanga Smart Girl 2024 Chess Tournament, organised by the Andaman Nicobar Chess Association in collaboration with SURPANJALI (a cultural art forum) to encourage and empower girls concluded successfully yesterday evening at RGT Public School, Port Blair. Around 130 girl chess players enthusiastically participated, in the event. The event was held exclusively for girls in different age categories viz. under 07, under 09, Under 11, Under 13, Under 15 and under 19.
The Secretary, Surpanjali graced the occasion as the chief guest for the closing ceremony who gave away trophies and certificates to the winners. The winners of the different age categories are as follows:
Under 19 Category:
1) Priyanka Dutta, First
2) B Kavya, Second
3) Rini Roselin Y, Third
Under 15 Category:
1) Tanisha Raj, First
2) J Keerthana, Second
3) A V Saraniya, Third
Under 13 Category:
1) Sriya Raj, First
2) S Sarisha, Second
3) Kavya Raj, Third
Under 11 Category:
1) Krishnapriya B Rajesh, First
2) Parnita, Second
3) K Mahi, Third
Under 09 Category:
1) D Charvi, First
2) G Disha Meenakshi, Second
3) T Aarohi, Third
Under 07 Catgory:
1) N Srinika, First
2) Grisha Parmesh, Second
3) K Hemanshi, Third