PANAJI
The 37th All India Postal Chess Tournament, held from the September 23 to 26 at the Institute Menezes Braganza, Panaji, culminated on Thursday with a grand closing ceremony. The prestigious event was honored by the presence of Dr. N. Vinod Kumar, Chairperson of the Mormugao Port Authority, who attended as the Chief Guest. He was warmly welcomed by Shri Ramchandra K. Jayabhaye, Postmaster General, Goa Region.
The event also saw the attendance of notable dignitaries, including Shri Abhijeet Bansode, Director of Postal Services (HQ) Maharashtra Circle, and Shri Ramesh Patil, Director of Postal Services, Goa Region.
The four-day tournament featured intense and thrilling matches, with participants from across the country competing in various categories. The top performers were awarded trophies, medals, and certificates in recognition of their outstanding achievements.
In the team category, the Tamil Nadu Circle claimed the championship title, while Bihar Circle secured the runner-up position, and Orissa Circle finished in third place. In the individual category, Shri Sahoo Utkal Ranjan of Orissa Circle emerged as the winner, with Shri Sinha Sudhir Kumar from Bihar Circle finishing as the runner-up. Somya Ranjan Mishra, also from Orissa Circle, secured third place.
The tournament was a resounding success, highlighting the spirit of sportsmanship and the growing popularity of chess within the postal community.
