02/09/2026
♟️ INTER-DISTRICT DIVISION-LEVEL CHESS COMPETITION INAUGURATED AT CHANDERKOTE, RAMBAN
Ramban | September 2, 2026
The Inter-District Division-Level Chess Competition (Jammu Province) 2026–27 was inaugurated today at , Chanderkote, Ramban, with the enthusiastic participation of talented young chess players from across Jammu Division.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, Sh. Mohammad Alyas Khan, JKAS, as the Chief Guest, along with Tehsildar Ramban, Sh. Deep Kumar, as the Guest of Honour. The Deputy Commissioner formally inaugurated the competition and welcomed the participating teams and players from different districts of Jammu Division to District Ramban.
The programme was organized under the esteemed direction of Director General, Youth Services & Sports, J&K, Smt. Anuradha Gupta, IAS, and Commissioner Secretary, Youth Services & Sports, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, IAS, under the guidance of Joint Director, Jammu, Sh. Inderjeet Parihar, JKAS, and the overall supervision of District Youth Services & Sports Officer (DYSSO), Ramban, Sh. Nazir Hussain.
The championship witnessed enthusiastic participation in the Boys’ Under-14, Under-17 and Under-19 categories, with young chess enthusiasts displaying their talent, strategic thinking, concentration and competitive spirit on the chessboard.
The participating districts included Jammu, Poonch, Rajouri, Doda, Kishtwar, Reasi, Samba, Kathua, Udhampur and Ramban.
Total number of participants 145
Deputy Commissioner Appreciates Organisers, Encourages Young Chess Players
Addressing the gathering during the inaugural ceremony, Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Sh. Mohammad Alyas Khan, jkas extended his heartfelt congratulations and sincere appreciation to all officials, teachers, coaches and organizers whose dedicated efforts made it possible to host the prestigious division-level competition in District Ramban.
The Deputy Commissioner observed that the competition could have been organized in any other district, but hosting such a prestigious event in Ramban was a matter of great pride and honour for the district. He appreciated the initiative, commitment and sincere efforts of the concerned officials and organizers in successfully bringing the event to Ramban.
He emphasized that chess is a sport that develops intelligence, concentration, strategic thinking, discipline and decision-making skills. Observing that chess may not yet be widely popular among children in the area, he called upon teachers, instructors and coaches to provide proper guidance and systematic training to young players so that they can prepare themselves for competitions at higher levels, including the national level.
The Deputy Commissioner stressed that success in any sport depends not only on performance but also on having a thorough understanding of the rules, regulations and technical aspects of the game. He urged coaches and instructors to ensure that players are well acquainted with the rules so that they can compete confidently at higher-level competitions.
He highlighted the important role of teachers, coaches and instructors in nurturing sporting talent and said that proper guidance, continuous training, encouragement and discipline can help talented youngsters progress from the district level to the divisional, UT, national and even international level.
Extending his best wishes to the participating players from different districts, the Deputy Commissioner said that qualifying for the division-level championship after successfully competing at the district level was itself a significant achievement, reflecting the players’ talent, dedication and hard work.
He encouraged the young chess players to participate with confidence, discipline, dedication and true sportsmanship, emphasizing that winning or losing should not be the sole objective. Rather, participation, learning, gaining experience and continuously improving one’s skills are equally important aspects of sporting excellence.
The Deputy Commissioner expressed confidence that every participant possesses talent and potential and needs only proper guidance, continuous hard work, discipline and determination to achieve greater heights.
He conveyed his heartfelt best wishes to all the participants and encouraged them to make the most of the opportunity, strengthen their knowledge of the game and prepare themselves for bigger competitions and opportunities in the future.
Smooth Conduct of Championship
The event was organized by the Department of Youth Services & Sports, District Ramban, under the overall supervision of DYSSO Ramban, Sh. Nazir Hussain, with the active involvement of departmental officers and field staff.
The event was attended by Sh. Omkar Singh Parihar (I/c ZPEO Ramban) and Sh. Arun Sharma (Activity In-charge, District Youth Services & Sports Office Ramban), Activity in-charge Arun Sharma along with PETs, REKs, NYCs, Ground Staff and other officials of the Department.
Their active participation, coordination and dedicated support contributed significantly to the smooth and successful conduct of the championship.
The participating teams expressed their appreciation for the arrangements, hospitality and support extended by the Department of Youth Services & Sports, Ramban, during the competition.
The Inter-District Division-Level Chess Competition provides a valuable platform for young chess players to compete at the divisional level, gain competitive exposure, enhance their strategic skills and further develop their sporting abilities through healthy competition.
The Department of Youth Services & Sports, Ramban, extends its best wishes to all participating players, coaches, officials and teams for a successful, memorable and competitive championship.
