EDA conducted a Chess tournament at Abwab Institute, Salmiya dated on 28th June 2024. The tournament was inaugurated by President Mr. Varghese Paul and was successfully coordinated by tournament directors Mr. Prince Baby and Mr. Aji Mathai, General Coordinator Mr Praveen Jose, Acting General Secretary Mrs. Jincy Cherian,Patrons Mr.Jomon Thomas,Mr Jino MK, Unit Conveners Mr. Baburaj Palluruthy(Salmiya), Mr. Peter K Mathew (Abbasiya), Mr. Francis Bolgatty (Abbasiya West), Mr. Jolly George (Fahaheel), Vanidha Vedi Chairperson Mrs Teresa Antony, and other CECmembers.
Participants from different areas of our country participated in Sub-junior, Junior, and Senior categories under the supervision of Chief Arbiter Mrs (NA)Anitha Rajendran and Mr Jacob Ommen & Mr Girish KK.
For each category, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize winners were awarded cash prizes and certificates.
This tournament was a unique experience for the Pravasi community in Kuwait. The membership campaign will continue from June to September and this will be a good opportunity for Pravasi from Ernakulam district as encouraged by the officials of EDA.