Inter-district UT level chess competition commences at Batote

Ramban, Sep 22: The Inter-District Union Territory Level Chess Competition was inaugurated today in Batote by Additional District Development Commissioner Ramban, Roshan Lal.

The tournament, organised by the Department of Youth Services & Sports (DYSS) under the guidance of Director General YS&S, Rajinder Singh Tara, is being held in collaboration with the Ramban Administration, led by Deputy Commissioner Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary.

As many as 170 students from across 17 districts are participating in this week-long championship in the Under-14, Under-17, and Under-19 categories. Each district is represented by five boys and five girls, and the event is being overseen by District Youth Services & Sports Officer, Jagdish Raj Sharma.

The inaugural ceremony began with the National Anthem, followed by the administration of a pledge to all participants, emphasising sportsmanship and dedication. On the first day, 17 matches were played in the Under-14 category, which will conclude on September 23.