MOP'S CHESS CHAMPS WIN BIG

F Velammal school is synonymous to school chess; MOP Vaishnav college for Women is for chess in higher institutions. At the recently held All-India inter-university chess tournament, Madras University won the women's segment. Five girls from MOP Vaishnav were part of the winning team.

- ASHOK VENUGOPAL

"Winning this tournament is an incredible feeling. The gold medal was truly rewarding as it's a testament to our perseverance. It's the culmination of months of hard work, and dedication from the entire team," said L Amutha Sumankumar, director of Physical Education from the college. "It is a moment of immense pride for our college. It reinforces the institution's commitment to excel in sports," she added.

Vaishali R, Nayanikaa M, Rindhiya V, Savitha Sri, Rakshitta Ravi, and Harshini B qualified to the All-India tournament after winning the zonal event. "However, Vaishali couldn't join us due to other commitments. But we were focused and remained a strong unit," she said.