KATHMANDU: A Nepali chess team has departed for Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, to participate in the Western Asian Youth Chess Championship 2026, scheduled to run from October 22 to 31.
Raju Tamrakar, spokesperson for the Nepal Chess Federation, bade farewell to the 18-member delegation at Tribhuvan International Airport on Thursday.
The team is led by Nita Sainju, a member of the federation’s central committee, and comprises 11 players from different age categories, five guardians, a judge and other team members.
The Nepali players competing in the championship include Sunab Ojha, Shubhang Pradhan, Agrim Sainju, Ayush Bhandari, Prabir KC, Agrata Acharya, Nihana Shrestha, Ujjibani Kandel and Nelisa Ojha. Prabish Prajapati will serve as the team’s judge.
The championship provides young Nepali chess players with an opportunity to demonstrate their skills on the international stage, compete against players from across Western Asia and gain valuable experience in regional competition.
Participation in the tournament is also expected to help the players develop their competitive abilities and prepare for future international chess events.