Shillong, April 24: Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) emerged winner in the chess championship organised by All India Public Sector Sports Control Board (AIPSSCB) here on Monday.
57 players from ten teams of member Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) participated in the tournament.
The closing ceremony and prize distribution function was held at Hotel Pinewood.
BDR.Tiwari, Commissioner & Secretary to the Governor was the Chief Guest. Other dignatories were Gian Batra, General Secretary -All India Public Sector Sports Control Board, Rishi Kant Bangwal, Airport Director, Shillong, Ramesh Sachdeva, Consultant, All India Public Sector Sports Control Board and Puranjan Das, Chief General Manager, State Convention Centre, Shillong.
Final Results
2nd runner-up trophy & medals: BANK OF BARODA
Runner-up trophy & medals: RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
Winner trophy & medals: LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF INDIA
Best Player of Board-A: RAM JHA
Best Player of Board-B: MATTA VINAY KUMAR
Best Player of Board-C: KIRAN MANISHA MOHANTY
Best Player of Board-D: SWATI GHATE
Best Player of Board-E: MAHENDER MARRI
Special prizes were given to talented upcoming chess players from member PSUs who have recently joined the Board.
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AIPSSCB established in 1987 is the apex body for conducting sports activities among the PSUs.
AIPSSCB organises tournaments in various sports disciplines such as Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Carrom, Chess, Cricket, Football, Golf, Hockey, Kabaddi, Table Tennis and Volleyball at various venues in the country.
