MCDA to hold state promo event ahead of Chess Olympiad
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, May 31 2022:
Manipur Chess Development Association (MCDA) will organise 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad: State Level Promotional Chess Event for U-1S boys and girls at MCDA Indoor Hall, Uripok Khoisnam Leikai, Imphal West, from June 19 to 22, 2022.The top two players from each category and one best play er each from government schools in both categories (3 boys & 3 girls) will get a lifetime chance to visit the Olympiad and also interact with grandmasters and other elite participants through simuls, lectures etc.
These players will also be extended a three-night stay free of cost to witness the Olympiad.
In addition, an amount of Rs 3000 will be reimbursed for the selected players as travel expenses.
A total of 25 trophies will be awarded in both the boys' and girls' competitions, MCDA said in a press release on Tuesday.
It further informed intending players to contact the MCDA office on phone numbers 8415088564, 70.85212851,-9862400273 -within June 15 between 10 am and 4 pm .