Youngsters thrive in chess tournament
Chess players from the Mopani district competed at the Namakgale Town Hall recently.
The players participated in categories that ranged from u.10, u.12, u.14, and u.16. Schools that participated included Tzaneen Primary School, Ben Vorster High School, Meridian Combined in Nkowankowa and Meridian College in Phalaborwa, Southern Cross School, Frans du Toit High School, Kingfisher Private School, Fauna Park Primary School, Phalaborwa Academy, Lulekani Primary School,
Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School from Nkowankowa and private entries.
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The points from all the tournaments will be added up in order to select a team that will represent the district in the provincial games. Afterward, a provincial team will be selected to represent Limpopo in national tournaments. The next event will be held at Ben Vorster High School in Tzaneen on Saturday, May 20, and will be followed by an event at Southern Cross School in Hoedspruit on Saturday, June 10.
Later in the year, there will be a year-end tournament, which awards a ‘Player of the Year’ winner in the different categories. All participants will also be given a ‘Never give up trophy’ which is aimed at motivating players. Businesses that are interested in sponsoring prizes for the tournament can contact organiser, Shaheeda Crombie at 083 546 3635.
