AIIMS Jammu wins Women’s Chess C’ship at CONVOQUER 2024

AIIMS Jammu's chess team posing with Prof. Dr. Shakti Kumar Gupta, Executive Director & CEO of AIIMS Jammu, holding their trophy.
AIIMS Jammu's chess team posing with Prof. Dr. Shakti Kumar Gupta, Executive Director & CEO of AIIMS Jammu, holding their trophy.

Excelsior Sports Correspondent

JAMMU, Dec 1: AIIMS Jammu has secured a victory in the Women’s Chess Championship at CONVOQUER 2024, an inter collegiate sports fest organized by IIT Jammu, recently.
The Championship saw AIIMS Jammu’s MBBS students competing against six renowned institutions, including IIT Jammu and Jammu University, in a highly competitive Swiss-format tournament.
The victorious AIIMS Jammu team, comprising Alna A. Soni, Kanchan Lata, Rakhi Mittal, and Ghazal Chawla, displayed exceptional skill and strategic brilliance throughout the competition, ultimately securing the championship with a total of 9.5 points. Their remarkable performance has earned them recognition for their determination and tactical acumen.
This victory highlights the strong leadership of Prof. Dr. Shakti Kumar Gupta, Executive Director & CEO of AIIMS Jammu, whose vision to promote excellence in academics and extracurricular activities has been instrumental in the team’s success. The achievement underscores AIIMS Jammu’s commitment to holistic student development, emphasizing not only academic excellence but also fostering talent in sports and other extracurricular domains, further establishing the institute’s leadership in diverse fields.