Eden A&S Foundation Holds Inter-district Floodlit Rapid Chess Tournament
Mangaluru: The Eden Aquatic and Sports Foundation organized Inter-district Floodlit Rapid Chess Tournament at the Eden Club here on January 8.
ACP Central Division Mangaluru Uday M Nayak inaugurated the Inter-district Floodlit Rapid Chess Tournament.
Addressing the gathering Uday Nayak said, “Chess is a game of the brain. The game of chess is the creation of man. In chess, concentration and time management is required which is very much important in every student’s life. Today many children have come here to take part in the Chess Tournament. A good chess player is always good in academics. I also congratulate the Eden club for organizing the floodlit Rapid chess tournament for children which will help them to exhibit their talents. It will also help the students to know and interact with other participants from other schools. I wish all the participants good luck, let the best players win.”
Founder Trustee of Eden Club Eugene Rent speaking on the occasion said, “This club was started in 1994 with a minimum number of members but over the period it has grown with many members now. Since four years the club has made tremendous achievements in sports. We are very proud to announce that Eden has created history by organizing the floodlit rapid chess tournament under the leadership of sports chairman Ivan Pinto. In the coming days, we will have more such tournaments”.
Additional SP Dr Vedamurthy was the chief guest for the closing ceremony of the floodlit rapid chess tournament. Addressing the gathering Dr Vedamurthy said, “Winning and losing is the part of the game but participation is very much important. Playing chess will improve the concentration of a person, especially children who are good in chess are good in mathematics. The organizers have done a wonderful job by organizing chess tournament for the children. I congratulate the organizers for their efforts in bringing the students of all age-level together to play this brain game. Such competitions will instill the participating spirit and understand other participants well strengthening their relationship. Whoever have lost today should never lose hope but try and succeed.”
Chairman of the Entertainment committee Eden club Denzil Fernandes and Sudha B Shetty of Adlabs also spoke on the occasion. Secretary of Eden Club Sudhir Kumar Jalan compered the programme and delivered the vote of thanks. Sports Chairman Ivan Pinto, Tournament convener Prashanth Shenoy, Commander G P Mascarenhas and others were also present.