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Irshad Mohamed is new Chess Federation President

Feb 28, 2014 Sports

Targets youth development

Tournament Director of the Guyana Chess Federation, Irshad Mohamed was elected to the helm when affiliates convened at Olympic House, High Street, Kingston for their Annual General Meeting February 9 last, after former President, Shiv Nanalall, declined nomination for another term citing an encumbered work schedule.
The new President has served as the Technical Director of tournaments and has more than a working knowledge of the intricacies of management. As such he has outlined his plans which include a robust approach to the effective organizing of school programmes and the establishment of a new breed of players at the junior level. To this effect, he has appointed Senior National Champion, Wendell Meusa as the national trainer and to spearhead this project.
Mr. Meusa confirmed the appointment and said that he has already mapped out a strategy to address his task. He was scheduled to meet with Mr. Mohamed yesterday afternoon to discuss the initiatives among other related issues.
Mr. Meusa said that the future of the sport was in the area of youth development and as such he will place heavy focus in this department. He also said that his aim is to take the sport to underdeveloped communities since he feels that there is much talent residing there.
Currently, he conducts sessions at the Red Cherry Café, Lamaha Street and the YMCA, Thomas Lands, on Sundays.
Meanwhile, Mr. Mohamed said that he is eyeing participation in the Chess Olympiad scheduled for Norway August 1-15 next. He said that the selectors are perusing the performances of the players with a view of selecting the best among the lot.
The other Executive members are Ronuel Greenidge (Secretary) and George Vaughn (Treasurer) while the Committee Members are Maria Thomas, Krishnandan Ragunandan and Ryan Singh.

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