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Ampati, Jan 26, 2026: The One-Day Rapid Chess Tournament held at Chimite, Nogorpara in South West Garo Hills district concluded successfully on January 24,, 2026.

Organised by the South West Garo Hills District Chess Association the tournament saw participation by 43 players under different categories.

Sanjay A Sangma, Mahendrganj MLA and Advisor to the Excise department accompanied by Linekar K Sangma, Executive Member, GHADC presented the winners with the prizes.

Earlier, the tourney was inaugurated by Clement G Momin, Vice Chairman of State Development Reform Commission in the presence of Henrych D Sangma, Secretary of South West Garo Hills District Chess Association.

In the open category the prize winners were Silkam A Sangma, Sachin Kumar, Marcosh N Marak, Barbith M Sangma and Silseng N Marak. Best under 15 category were Chongkimbea M Sangma (Boys) and Amaziah Gapesa Ch Marak (Girls). Winners under 13 category were Baiyangsrang K Sangma (Boys) and Cheaha Nikgame G Momin Girls) while best under 10 category were Sengdo M Sangma (Boys) and Thamelia M. Sangma (Girls). AmamyaCherikra K Sangma was adjudged the best under female category while Francis A Sangma came out triumphant in the veteran category.