Ankit Menon Memorial Sports Festival 2025–2026 – Inter-School Chess Tournament

Ankit Menon Memorial Sports Festival 2025–2026

Day 2 | January 9, 2026 – Inter-School Chess Tournament

The second day of the festival at Essence International School, Nagalwadi, featured the Inter-School Chess Tournament, which highlighted the strategic thinking, concentration, and analytical skills of the young participants.

Notable Achievements – Essence International School Students:
Grade – I to IV Boys category, Rishi Dakhane secured first place, while Rudra Dakhane achieved second place. Grade – V to VII Girls category, Aayushi Singh earned a commendable second place.

Overall School Results:
Grade – I to IV category, Essence International School emerged as the winner, with Orchid’s International School as the runner-up. Grade – V to VII category, Essence International School secured the runner-up position. Similarly, Grade – VIII to IX category, the school once again finished as the runner-up.

The day concluded with a Prize Distribution Ceremony, honouring the students for their outstanding performance, dedication, and exemplary sportsmanship.