Six nations vie for Asian schools chess title
The Asian Schools Chess Championships 2009 started in a grand way, in
Colombo Sri Lanka with the participation of six Asian countries. The
inauguration was held under the patronage of Custo Abundo, the Vice
President of the Asian Chess Federation and Upali Gunasekera, the
President of the Schools Chess Association and the Principal of Royal
College.
A record, total number of 180 players from six countries, India,
Iran, Australia, Malaysia and Yemen with the host, Sri Lanka are
participating in this event. The tournament, which is sponsored by the
Ceylon Continental Hotel of Sri Lanka is admired by all participants of
the high level of hospitality offered for the participants.
The event will continue till December 22, 2009 and Mrs. Shiranthi
Rajapaksa, the First Lady of the country is expected to be the chief
guest. |