Port Blair, Jan 31: It is a Proud moment for Islanders as R Kashthuri Bhai, a class VIII student of GDMS Middle Point, Port Blair has brought laurels to the A & N Islands by securing third position in the 11th National Schools Under 17 Girls Chess Championship 2023 held in Hosur, Tamilnadu from 27.01.2023 to 31.01.2023.

She played brilliantly throughout the Championship and scored 6 points out of 9 Rounds with four wins and four draws and secured third position in the prestigious championship. She has been awarded with cash prize and a certificate for the great achievement.