B.D.M International Hosts Inter-School Yoga and Chess Competition-YOGASANA and SHATRANJ 2024
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BDM International organised an inter school chess and Yoga competition on 9 July 2024 at School Auditorium. More than 350 participants of all age groups took part in this competition from 31 schools of repute across Kolkata. Yogasana 2024 was definitely a notable attempt to commemorate the spirit of yoga as a means to harmonise the mind, body and spirit. The Chief Guest, Yogacharya Mary Cecil, an Assistant Professor and HOD-Yoga encouraged the participants with her rich repertoire of experience.
Shatranj 2024 truly tested the gaming skill of the participants and their patience during the process of playing chess.
Ms. Suravi Dutta, the distinguished guest, had her gracious presence at this event. Mr. Asit Baran Chouhury, an esteemed international Arbiter consistently upheld the highest standards of fairness and precision during the competition.
The matchless dexterity with which the participants of YOGASANA put up different yogic postures literally mesmerised all.
The ancient Indian tradition of yoga as a medium to achieve self-realization and spiritual bliss was harnessed and demonstrated by each participant. Once again the veracity of the words, “Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self” was felt by all.
SHATRANJ was an unforgettable experience of testing the concentration level and problem solving skills of the players. As it is said, “Move in silence, only speak when it's time to say checkmate.”
The spirit of togetherness embodied this inter school competition and upheld the sportive mindset of the participants. This grand inter school competition provided the students with the golden opportunity to showcase their skills in yoga and chess.