On October 20, in the state-of-the-art sports building of the National University "Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic" the grand opening of the Poltava Chess Championship among boys and girls 10 and 12-14 years took place. This event was visited by honorary guests – Rector of the University, Head of the NGO "Student Sports Union of Ukraine" and NGO "Ukrainian Federation of Student Sports" in Poltava region, Professor Volodymyr Onyshchenko, Head of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of Poltava City Council Ihor Kyslov and the Chief Judge of the competition, President of Poltava Regional Chess Federation Hryhorii Shcherbov, who wished successful performances, beautiful games and enchanting sports victories.
"It is extremely pleasant to see dozens of children's faces, restless young spraws, whose eyes are burning in anticipation of meeting worthy opponents. I support the idea that chess is an intellectual sport, the beauty of which is in logic and opportunities offered for the comprehensive development of human thinking. Personally, the chess games played help me to manage my time, develop strategic thinking and, of course, spend a few hours of meaningful and useful leisure.
On behalf of the Ukrainian Federation of Student Sports in Poltava region and Poltava Polytechnic I sincerely wish you successful combinations, prosperous realization of your expectations and bright sports victories. Looking at young people who cannot imagine their lives without this intellectual sport, I am firmly convinced of the bright future of our country. How beautiful, healthy, athletic, persistent they are, with such youth it is possible to overcome any troubles! Ahead is a fierce struggle for the chessboard. So, concentrate and fight for victory. Work on yourself, rejoice in success and grow professionally!", - congratulated the rector of the university, the head of the NGO "Student Sports Union of Ukraine" and the NGO "Ukrainian Federation of Student Sports" in Poltava region, Professor Volodymyr Onyshchenko.
Head of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of Poltava City Council, Ihor Kyslov, joined the festive congratulations and expressed his sincere gratitude personally to the Rector of Poltava Polytechnic Volodymyr Onyshchenko for favorable conditions and a modern location provided for the Poltava City Chess Championship for among boys and girls under 10 and 12-14 years.
During the competition opening, Stefaniia Konotop was solemnly awarded for the first place in the Chess Championship of Poltava (classic chess) among girls under 8 years.
Chief Judge of the competition, President of the Poltava Regional Chess Federation Hryhorii Shcherbov, told about the regulation and basic rules of the Championship.
The competition will last until October 22, in compliance with all necessary anti-epidemiological measures and quarantine restrictions.
All winners and prize-winners of the Championship will be awarded with honorary awards and memorable gifts.
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