Port Blair, May 12: The A&N Police, in association with the Andaman Nicobar Chess Association (ANCA), is conducting the 1st DGP Cup A&N State Open Chess Tournament 2024. This prestigious event commenced on May 11th, 2024, at the Drill Hall, Armed Police Unit, Police Lines, marking a significant milestone for the chess community of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The event represents a significant initiative by the A&N Police to engage with the community and provide a platform for individuals to showcase their skills and passion for the game.
The opening ceremony, with captivating cultural programme, graced by the esteemed presence of Shri Devesh Chandra Srivastva, IPS, Director General of Police, A&N Islands, promises to be a momentous occasion celebrating the game of Chess in our Islands. The tournament aims to foster a spirit of camaraderie and healthy competition among players, while also promoting the values of sportsmanship and strategic thinking inherent in Chess.
With the highest number of participants ever for the game in the Island, ranging from 5-year-old Master V.K Nuhaan Siddiqqe to 66-year-old Veteran Shri. P Sukumar, a total of 283 chess enthusiasts filled the registration form to showcase the immense potential in a thrilling time-controlled rapid format of the game. The event was formally inaugurated with a ceremonial move made by the Chief Guest against Ms. K Kasthuri Bai, a Silver & Bronze Medallist at the Asian School Championship, Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Guest emphasized the importance of sports in promoting physical and mental well-being, particularly among the youth of the A&N Islands. He commended the efforts of both A&N Police and the ANCA in organizing such an impressive tournament and reaffirmed the department’s commitment for supporting the sports initiatives in the Islands.