From Xai-Xai to Kazakhstan: Four young Mozambican chess players leave for WSTC

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From Xai-Xai to Kazakhstan: Four young Mozambican chess players leave for WSTC

3:29 CAT | 01 Aug 2023

Photo: O País

Young Mozambican chess players Humbane Maneul, Jazire Santan, Delnicio Mandioquisse and Jazire Anesu will participate, from the 3rd to the 8th of August, in the World Schools Team Championship (WSTC) 2023 in Aktau, Kazakhstan.

The four students, representing the Queen Elizabeth School in Xai-Xai city, won the chance to participate in the tournament after their educational institution won a competition organised recently by the Mozambican Chess Federation (FMX).

The Mozambican delegation left the country yesterday determined to win medals at the event.

“The test that preceded the World Schools Team Championship was very impactful and positive. It was a very well-fought competition with the participants doing their best. We are certain that they will represent the country very well,” President of the Mozambican Chess Federation Milton Botão said.

What does the event represent for the modality, since it is only in its first edition? To this question, a pragmatic Milton Botão replied: “Of course, it is an important event that will complete the process of massification of chess. We are very motivated and looking forward to competing in the event.”

The event will involve 71 teams from 54 countries around the world, which will compete in the under-12 and under-18 categories.

In essence, students from four continents come together in Aktau to defend the honour of their schools and countries, fighting for the world title. The event also has a social interaction component, bringing together numerous young people from different parts of the world to exchange experiences.

The tournament, according to the International Chess Federation (FIDE) will prove, once again, that there are no limits to the love for the modality that stimulates, above all, knowledge.

“At FIDE, we are very proud. We believe that this new school competition has found its place on our calendar and we thank our partners, Freedom Holding Corp and the Kazakhstan Chess Federation, for making this dream a reality,” the International Chess Federation writes in a communique.

Source: O País