World Fast Chess Gold for Ehsha

14 December 2016 10:17 am - 10 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

Ehsha Michela Pallie of Visakha Vidyalaya, Colombo has won the first place in the under 9 age group in Blitz (fast chess) at the 2016 World Schools Chess Championship concluded in Sochi, Russia.

Ehsha who is the Asian Schools champion in the under 9 age group won three medals including a gold at the Asian Schools Chess Championship held in Iran in April this year as well.

Besides Ehsha four other Sri Lankan players have performed well in the Blitz category at the World Schools Chess Championship held in Russia.

Dewja Sasmini Weerakoon of Lyceum College, Panadura has come second in the under 13 Blitz category while Niklesha Tharushi of Visakha Vidyalaya, Colombo, Nethmi Gamage of Asian Grammar School, Colombo and Dineth Naotunna of D.S. Senanayake College Colombo won third places in the under 13, 15 and 17 age groups respectively.

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 10

manoj Wednesday, 14 December 2016 10:34 AM

what a sweet looking kid. Congratulations Duwa. You are a real champ. Keep it up.

Sangaralingham Wednesday, 14 December 2016 10:39 AM

Our congratulations to the children and the parents to make an effort they learn and to tell others chess is a game mental stimulant and fun teach patience improve skills memory

Satha Wednesday, 14 December 2016 10:51 AM

Keep it up,Congratulations sweet looking little darling,and salute the teachers and the parents for encouraging in theright path for success and guide her in the correct brightpath in the future too.

Bala Wednesday, 14 December 2016 10:54 AM

Congratulations to all. But parents please ensure they do not spend all the time on this but give a well rounded education and sports activities to complement their brilliance.

siva Wednesday, 14 December 2016 11:06 AM

usually the children who are into chess do exceptionally well in studies as well. It improves intelligence.Congratulations and all the best to you all.

Thanos Wednesday, 14 December 2016 11:21 AM

Oh my goodness! This is such wonderful news. This child and others like her, must be cultivated. Their minds need to be expanded, guided along the path of scientific investigation. It is all of our responsibility to protect these children from the evils of our society. I hope these children be blessed with good-health, prosperity and long life. Make Sri Lanka proud!

lal Wednesday, 14 December 2016 11:28 AM

Congratulations! And thanks to parents. You are the best.

Jimbo Wednesday, 14 December 2016 12:41 PM

Well done and keep going.

dp Wednesday, 14 December 2016 02:41 PM

Congratulations ehsha! the government should support her to continue to excel in this field and bring honour to the country!

Jen Wednesday, 14 December 2016 03:59 PM

As an old Visakhian, am so proud of you. Congratulations and all the best!

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

World Fast Chess Gold for Ehsha

Comments - 10

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Western purple-faced langurs see blue!

Most Viewed in News

April 15 declared a government holiday

Complaint lodged over Piumi Hansamali's possession of Gota’s Range Rover

New Visa procedure implemented

Confusion remains if April 15 is a bank holiday

Former MP Palitha Thewarapperuma dies from electrocution

SL on alert on possible genocide allegations by Canada

MIRROR CRICKET

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Test Rankings

Chamodi, Dewmi spins Sri Lanka U19 Women to big win

TODAY'S HEADLINES

Debt Restructuring Talks: Bondholders Fear Regime Change Impact

Don’t be deceived by NPP and Cardinal Ranjith: UNP

Emirates halts check-in for connections, UL cancels flights to Dubai

Plans afoot to obtain “Blue Flag Beaches” certification for SL beaches

Hardik fined Rs 12 lakh for violating IPL code of conduct after win over Punjab Kings

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Test Rankings