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Chess dream comes true

City Vision

July 17, 2025

LOCAL YOUTH TO RUSSIA

- UNATHI OBOSE

A 14-year-old chess player from Crossroads, Imkhitha Joya, defied the odds when she flew to Russia to represent not only her small community but South Africa at this year's Super Final of SCO and BRICS Chess Championship.

The international tournament was held at the Soluxe Moscow Hotel from Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 July. Participants came from the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

This story is from the July 17, 2025 edition of City Vision.

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