India Hosts 12th IBCA World Junior and Women Chess Championship for the Blind

Asian Para Games medallists Megha Chakraborty and Tijan Gawar lead India's campaign in the 12th IBCA World Junior and Women Chess Championship for the Blind. Hosted in Asia for the first time, the event features top players from various countries, promoting exceptional talents and community spirit.

Asian Para Games medallists Megha Chakraborty and Tijan Gawar are set to spearhead India's efforts at the 12th IBCA World Junior and Women Chess Championship for the Blind and Visually Impaired, commencing this Saturday.

The nine-day tournament, under the aegis of the All India Chess Federation for the Blind (AICFB), marks its debut in Asia. It will see participation from 32 top chess players hailing from countries including the USA, Poland, Sweden, and Ukraine.

'It is our honour to host this event, where we not only celebrate the exceptional talents of players with visual impairments but also strengthen the chess community around the world. We look forward to some sensational games and personal stories over the next few days,' stated Charudatta Jhadhav, AICFB president, in a press release.

(With inputs from agencies.)