Abu Dhabi (WAM)
Al Ain Chess and Thoughts Video games Membership introduced the group of the “twenty fifth Version” of the Asian Youth, Junior and Junior Particular person Chess Championship in Al Ain from December 12 to 22, with the participation of greater than 2,000 gamers, each women and men , representing 53 nations.
The match was introduced at a press convention held by the membership on the Abu Dhabi Sports activities Council, and was attended by Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Shakhbut Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Asian Chess Federation, Chairman of Al Ain Chess and Thoughts Video games Membership, Arif Al Awani , Secretary Normal of Abu Dhabi Sports activities Council, and Hisham Al Taher, Secretary Normal of the Asian Chess Federation, Abdul Karim Al Marzouqi, Secretary Normal of the Chess Federation.
Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Shakhbout Al Nahyan emphasised that the match will convey collectively the elite of younger skills on the Asian continent, offering a optimistic alternative for UAE gamers to showcase their abilities and change experiences with gamers from completely different Asian nations , noting that Al Ain’s internet hosting of the match displays the boldness Ain enjoys. The town is situated on the continental and worldwide stage.
Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Shakhbout Al Nahyan thanked the events who supported and took part within the occasion for demonstrating the honorable picture befitting Emirati sport.
Hisham Al-Taher mentioned that the winners within the completely different classes of the match may have the chance to qualify for the World Chess Cup, along with acquiring a spot in numerous worldwide tournaments to be held within the coming interval.
He defined that the match will likely be held within the beneath 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 age teams for women and men.
Abdul Karim Al Marzouqi confused the Chess Federation’s readiness to offer all facets of assist to the match in order that it’s performed in an honorable method and improves the standing of the state and its position in spreading the sport amongst its individuals.
