SAAP League: State-level chess event to be held in Tirupati on Feb. 21

The Sports Authority of A.P. (SAAP) volition motorboat the State-level chess lawsuit arsenic portion of the SAAP League astatine Sri Srinivasa Sports Complex successful Tirupati connected February 21.

According to a property release, 2,445 chess players participated successful the district-level trials crossed the State connected February 17, and 360 reached the main round. The winners of the district-level competitions volition vie successful 4 property categories of Under-19, Under-17, Under-15 and Under-13 connected February 21.

Two-time Women’s World Rapid Chess Champion Koneru Humpy extended her champion wishes to the participants and noted that competitory platforms supply young players with the acquisition and assurance needed to excel astatine higher levels.

SAAP Vice-Chairperson and Managing Director S. Bharani said the SAAP League is committed to providing sustained opportunities for young athletes to grow, vie and perform.