Super Challenge Cup chess a grand success

Wehelle Piyathilake Maharagama Special Corr.

Kottawa Dharmapala Kings Super Challenge Cup Chess Tournament 2010 organised by Kottawa Dharmapala Vidyalaya Chess Academy was held recently at Kottawa Dharmapala Maha Vidyalaya.

There were 6 events categorised according to age limits: under 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18.

More than 700 players (Girls and Boys) participated at the tournament. The tournament was limited for the participants of the Western Province.All the winners of the events were presented with Gold, Silver and Bronze medals, cups and certficates.

The first 15 players of all the events were presented with a special certificate.

Results

Under 8 Girls

1. M. Neelakme (Gold) 2. Aksey Roshel Nataza (Silver) 3. Dilki Perera (Bronze).

Under 8 Boys

1. H.G.D. Thekshana 2. Bhanuka Newshith 3. T.G.J. Divshan

Under 10 Boys

1. M.S. Doluweera 2. S.S. Amarathunga 3. D.A.D.B. Anuka

Under 12 Girls

1. S Devni 2. N.S. Bandara 3. A. Rajapaksa

Under 12 Boys

1. Salinda Pramodya 2. Ashen Jayawardane 3. N. Sirideva.

Under 14 Boys

1. M. Akalanka 2. S.L. Weerakoon 3. D.T. Doluweera.

Under 16 Girls

1. Kalmi Siridev 2. Nethme Udara 3. Rasmi Perera

Under 16 Boys

1. B.M.C.S. Basnayake 2. K. Weerasekara 3. K. Jayasinghe.

Under 18 Girls

1. Upeksha Hettiarachchi 2. H. Mepagama 3. H.M.A.D. Eranga.

Under 18 Boys

1. Gihan Kodithuwakku 2. K.P. Mihiranga 3. D. Nuwan Thilina Wijesinghe.

Mohan Lal Greru Foundation sponsored the tournament. Western Province Provincial Councillor Isura Deshapriya and the Executive Principal of Lyceum Group of International Schools Kumari Greru graced the awards presentation ceremony.

The Principal of Kottawa Dharmapala Maha Vidyalaya Y. Yasaratne acted as the Tournament Director.

Olympic Chess Medal Winner Suneetha Wijesuriya graced the occasion as the guest of honour.