Lourdes Central School, Bejai, Mangaluru (under-14 category) and BRMPC Public School, Vidyagiri, Bantwal (under-17 category) emerged winners in the ‘St Mary’s Mindathon’ AICS Interschool Chess Tournament 2022, organized by St Mary’s English Medium School Kannarpady here at the school auditorium on Tuesday August 23.
In the under-14 category, Sharada Vidyalaya, Kodialbail, Mangaluru, Sri Sathya Sai Loka Seva Vidya Kendra, Alike, St Theresa’s School, Mangaluru, and Delhi Public School, MRPL, Mangaluru bagged the second, third, fourth and fifth places respectively.
In the under-17 category, Sharada Vidyalaya, Kodialbail, Mangaluru, Little Rock Indian School, Brahmavar, Udupi, St Aloysius Gonzaga School, Kodialbail, Mangaluru and St Mary’s English Medium School Kannarpady secured the second, third, fourth and fifth places respectively.
Deric Pinto, proprietor of Derik Chess School, Mangaluru inaugurated the chess tournament by lighting the lamp.
Wishing the best for all the contestants, he said, “Chess has many benefits. It will develop our decision making, memory and concentration. Chess players can become leaders and raise awareness. Chess is the only game where humans could compete with machines. A man becomes a man, when he can take decisons. Mangaluru is producing top players in many fields. Master Aaron Reeve Mendes (under 10) is one among them.”
Eliza Vaz, principal, Christ School Manipal was present as chief guest at the valedictory ceremony. She said, “Participation is very significant. Many of them may lose the game, but it does not matter. Children who are here to participate have made their parents proud. You have represented your school. Keep practicing and participating in the upcoming sports events.” She congratulated the institution for organizing such an event and wished the students a bright future.
Fr Charles Menezes, the correspondent of the institution also addressed the gathering. Benedict Fernandez, secretary, Parish Pastoral Council was present.
Fr Johnson Sequeira, the principal of St Mary’s English Medium School welcomed the gathering.
Gerald Pinto, physical education teacher of St Mary’s school, rendered the vote of thanks
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