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Press Release Deputy Commissioner Shangla Chess Championship Concludes Successfully 07 Jan,2025 Shangla: The Deputy Commissioner Shangla Chess Championship concluded successfully, marking a historic milestone for mind sports and youth development in the district. The championship was organized with the support of the District Administration Shangla and District Youth Affairs,... in collaboration with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chess Association (KPCA) and The Gift of Chess. The event witnessed the participation of over 100 players from Shangla District and neighboring districts, reflecting the growing popularity of chess in the region. In the highly competitive Open Category, Salman Ali Khan emerged as the champion, followed by Jamal Nasir as runner-up. Amin Khan secured third position, Musawir Kakar finished fourth, and Farman Ullah Khan claimed fifth position. Shaheer Nawab was declared the Best Performer of the tournament for his outstanding play. In the Women Category, Shaista Bibi won the championship, while Shabana secured the runner-up position. Nehal Hayat finished third, Muneeba stood fourth, and Rohma Khalid secured fifth position, highlighting the growing participation and talent of women in chess in Shangla. Addressing the closing ceremony, the Deputy Commissioner Shangla Muhammad Fawad appreciated the organizers, players, and volunteers for making the event a success. He emphasized that chess is a healthy and intellectual activity that promotes discipline, critical thinking, and positive engagement among youth, and assured continued support for such initiatives in the future. The District Youth Officer Shangla Farhad Ali remarked that events like the DC Shangla Chess Championship provide constructive platforms for young people, helping them channel their energy into positive and skill-building activities. He reaffirmed the department’s commitment to promoting sports and mind games across the district. Speaking on the occasion, the Vice President KP Chess Association and Ambassador of The Gift of Chess to Pakistan M. Salman Khan highlighted that chess is a mind sport and an indoor game with immense potential to develop key 21st-century skills, including problem-solving, decision-making, concentration, patience, and strategic thinking. He added that such healthy activities play a pivotal role in youth development and will significantly contribute to shaping a brighter future for the youth of Shangla. At the end of the ceremony, cash prizes, shields, chess sets, and certificates were distributed among the position holders. The event concluded with a collective commitment from all stakeholders to continue promoting chess and intellectual sports at the grassroots level in Shangla District. Salman Khanshow more

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