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Ludhiana: Young prodigy Awadh Khanna shines at District Chess Championship
Babushahi Bureau
Ludhiana (Punjab), April 29, 2025: Displaying remarkable strategic skill and focus at a young age, Awadh Khanna, a Class 2 student from Sat Paul Mittal School, secured second place in the Under-7 category at the Rajiv Nayyar Memorial Ludhiana District Chess Championship 2025, held on April 26–27 at BCM Arya School, Pakhowal Road.
Organized by the Ludhiana District Chess Association under the supervision of Arvinder Preet Singh, the championship drew enthusiastic participation from budding chess players across the region.
Awadh, the son of industrialist Sidharth Khanna and grandson of Gagan Khanna of Arisudana Industries Pvt. Ltd., was honored with a trophy and certificate for his impressive performance.
In another notable achievement, Aviraj Jain, son of Manik Jain and a student of DPS Public School, Ludhiana, clinched third place in the Under-9 category.
The two-day event featured intense competition across various age groups, including Under-7, Under-9, Under-11, Under-13, Under-15, Under-17, Under-19, and Open categories. The championship served as a vibrant platform for young minds to showcase their talent and passion for the game of chess.