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Nov

State-level Chess Tournament for Children with Visual Impairment: Shivamogga’s Ramith, Belagavi’s Keerthi crowned champions

Mysuru: H.M. Ramith from Shree Sharada Devi Andhara Vikasa Kendra, Shivamogga and Keerthi Shivappa Kumbar from Maheshwari Blind School, Belagavi, triumphed in the Open and Girls’ Categories respectively, at the State-level Chess Tournament for Children with Visual Impairment.
The event, organised by the Bengaluru-based EquiBeing Foundation in collaboration with the Department for the Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens, Government of Karnataka and the Karnataka State Chess Association for Visually Challenged, was held at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry in Mysuru.
RESULTS
Open Category: H.M. Ramith secured first place with a stellar performance, followed closely by Sangamesh from Shree Sharada Devi Andhara Vikasa Kendra, Shimoga, who took second place. Sukrut Yankappa Yalaghati from Maheshwari Blind School, Belagavi, finished in third place.
Girls Category: Keerthi Shivappa Kumbar displayed exceptional skill and determination to clinch the top spot. Ramya Ganesh Lamani and Kavita Ravi Madivalar, both from Maheshwari Blind School, Belgavi, secured second and third places respectively.