
UditVani, Jamshedpur : The second day of the CISCE Zonal Chess Championship at Loyola School, Telco, witnessed a remarkable showcase of intellect, focus, and silent strategy as young girls from various schools competed with poise and precision.

Divided meticulously into boys’ and girls’ categories, the event celebrated the mental agility and sportsmanship of the participants, particularly in the girls’ segment, which stole the spotlight with its dignified energy.
The championship was conducted seamlessly under the experienced leadership of Chief Arbiter Jayanth Kumar and Assistant Arbiter Chandan.
The presence of the girl participants brought a special grace to the event, making it both memorable and inspiring.
The event’s flawless organization was the result of meticulous planning and dedicated teamwork by Loyola School’s leadership.
Special recognition goes to Principal Dr. Charanjit Osan, Administrator Fr. Jerry L., Coordinators Reshma Rodrigues and Zeenat Maria Sundi, and sports teachers Supriya Karan, Kartik Mahato, and Azhar Khan.
Their collective guidance and vision ensured that the tournament was not just a competition, but a platform for inspiration and excellence.

Top Performers – Girls’ Category
Under-19 (Girls):
🥇 Sara Jain – Carmel Junior College
🥈 Siddhi Nagelia – DBMS English School
🥉 Samaira Abhishek Doshi – Loyola School, Jamshedpur
🏅 Ajooni Kaur – Sacred Heart Convent
🏅 Anjali Singh – Vig English School
Under-17 (Girls):
🥇 Pragya Bhardwaj – J.H. Tarapore School
🥈 Advika Mohanty – Carmel Junior College
🥉 Shreya Dutta – Sacred Heart Convent
🏅 Srujanika Das – Sacred Heart Convent
🏅 Aastha Singh – J.H. Tarapore School
Under-14 (Girls):
🥇 Vidushi Munshi – Hill Top School
🥈 Anushka Singh – Little Flower School
🥉 Eshani Chaudhary – Tarapore School
🏅 Deepika Singh – Loyola School, Telco
🏅 Monali Biswas – Kerala Public School
The top five players from each category have now secured their place in the upcoming CISCE Regional Chess Championship 2025, setting the stage for even greater achievements.

