DOHA: The Qatar Chess Association (QCA) recently held a ceremony to celebrate the achievements of its players at international tournaments. The event recognized the efforts of Qatari chess players who excelled in global competitions over the past year.
Among those honoured was the national team that won a silver medal at the World Chess Olympiad in Hungary last September. The squad included International Master Hussein Aziz, Hamad al-Kuwari, Turki al-Kuwari, Mohammed Mansour al-Qasabi, and Irfan Mohammed Fardous.
The QCA also felicitated the players who represented Qatar at the Gulf Youth Games in the UAE last April. Hamad Saeed al-Kuwari was recognized for winning gold in the under-14 blitz chess category and silver in the team event. Khaled Hudhaifa al-Jumaat secured gold in under-14 rapid chess, while Ibrahim Waleed al-Janahi won silver in under-14 blitz chess.
Several national team players were also acknowledged for their individual performances. Lian Mansour al-Qasabi received silver in the girls’ under-14 singles blitz chess and under-18 team category. Fatima Salah al-Hammadi, along with Rawda Mansour al-Qasabi, won silver in the under-18 team blitz event, with Rawda also securing bronze in under-18 rapid chess.
The ceremony was attended by QCA President Mohammed Al Mudhahka, Board Member Dr. Ghanem Al Sulaiti, and Executive Director Hamad al-Tamimi. The event highlighted QCA’s commitment to nurturing chess talent in Qatar and supporting players on the international stage.(Gulf Times)
