Kakinada Collector felicitates child chess champion Jai Prakash
Jai Prakash, accompanied by his teachers, met the Collector at his chamber and displayed the gold medal won at the international championship held in Gujarat.
Congratulating the young chess player, the Collector appreciated his achievement in bringing laurels to Kakinada district and Andhra Pradesh.
He said Jai Prakash’s success, despite belonging to an ordinary rural family, was a matter of pride and should inspire other children.
Jai Prakash secured the first place with 7.5 points out of a possible nine rounds, competing against players from various countries.
His performance also improved his FIDE international chess rating from 1907 to 2070.
The Collector also appreciated Jai Prakash’s father, who works as a police constable, for encouraging and supporting his son’s sporting ambitions.
Jai Prakash is studying in Class VII at Gaigolupadu Government High School.
He has so far won one international gold medal, two national-level bronze medals and eight first-place finishes at district-level competitions, the Collector said.
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