Orchids congratulates the proud parents
Orchids – The International School is proud to state
that Raja Rithvik R , a student of Class IV in our school, has bagged the
Silver Medal in the National Schools Chess Championship – 2012 in the Under – 9
category held at Ludlow Castle Sports Complex, New Delhi, on the 30th
October 2012.
He scored 7.5 points out of 9 rounds in the National
event which had more than 100 top players from other states. The event was
conducted on Swiss League basis.
Rithvik was felicitated along with his parents at a
special assembly at school. Our Principal Ms Mona Mehdi complimented him on his
focus, diligence and dedication towards the game. She also acknowledged his
parents’ involvement in nurturing his inherent talent.
It adds to our happiness that Rithvik has been
selected to represent India in the Prestigious Asian Schools Chess Championship
– 2012 which is going to be conducted by the Asian Chess Federation from 13-12-12
to 20-12-12 at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. We wish him all success
in the event and we hope that he will win greater laurels for our state and
country.
