Winning Beyond the Board: The Success Story of RASA’s Battle of the Boards – Tritiya

Battle of the Boards – Tritiya: A Grand Showcase of Skill and Strategy

The Regency Anantam Sports Association (RASA) proudly hosted its much-anticipated “Battle of the Boards – Tritiya” on the 24th and 25th of August 2024. This two-day extravaganza witnessed over 300+ participants, ranging from young prodigies to seasoned veterans, competing fiercely in Chess and Carrom. The event was a testament to the power of community, bringing together individuals of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate their love for these timeless games.

A Clash of Minds: The Chess Tournament

The Chess arena was filled with intense concentration and strategic brilliance. Young talents and experienced players went head-to-head in a series of matches that kept spectators on the edge of their seats.

Under-14 Category:

• Bronze: Arnav Ashutosh Mhatre (16 – LAVENDER)
• Silver: Atharv Damodare (24 – ASTER)
• Gold: Shirish C (12 – ELMYUS)

Open Category:

• Bronze: Varun Vasudevan Kuthully (1 – ALPINE)
• Silver: Nishant Velayudhan (10 – CORNEL)
• Gold: Parsh Gala (23 – ZINNIA)

Veterans Category (Above 60):

• Bronze: Vasudevan K K (1 – ALPINE)
• Silver: Sunil Bedekar (17 – MARIGOLD)
• Gold: Shekhar Huprikar (16 – LAVENDER)

Each match in the chess tournament was a battle of wits, with players meticulously planning their moves several steps ahead. The final rounds were nothing short of electrifying, with Shirish C, Parsh Gala, and Shekhar Huprikar emerging as the undisputed champions in their respective categories.

The Art of Precision: The Carrom Tournament

Carrom, a game that combines skill, precision, and patience, saw fierce competition across various categories. From singles to doubles, the matches were a true spectacle of dexterity and teamwork.

Under-14 Singles:

• Bronze: Ansh Vishal Jadhav (6 – BONICA)
• Silver: Arnav Mhatre (17 – MARIGOLD)
• Gold: Aditya Gholap (9 – CRESS)

Under-14 Doubles:

• Silver: Rudra Parte / Shaunak Shivakumar (3 – BEGONIA)
• Gold: Arnav Mhatre / Harsh Gaur (17 – MARIGOLD)

Women’s Singles (Open):

• Bronze: Aparna Gajanan Dadrekar (9 – CRESS)
• Silver: Vibha Vyas (15 – GLORIA)
• Gold: Suravita Roy (11 – DAFFODIL)

Women’s Singles (Veterans):

• Silver: Vishalam Vishwanatham (12 – ELYMUS)
• Gold: Prafulla V Acharya (4 – BLOSSOM)

Women’s Doubles:

• Silver: Piyusha Dadrekar / Aparna Dadrekar (9 – CRESS)
• Gold: Shruthi Shetty / Aparna Mane (15 – GLORIA)

Men’s Singles (Open):

• Bronze: Satish Nair (13 – FERN)
• Silver: Sandeep Pawar (6 – BONICA)
• Gold: Kshiteej Hadawale (6 – BONICA)

Men’s Singles (Veterans):

• Bronze: Anil Vichare (5 – ASPEN)
• Silver: Vishwanath Jadhav (15 – GLORIA)
• Gold: Anil Kuware (9 – CRESS)

Men’s Doubles:

• Bronze: Swapnil Nanche / Shamik (20 – PRIMROSE)
• Silver: Dinesh Borhade / Samir Swain (15 – GLORIA)
• Gold: Kshiteej Hadawale / Devram Hadawale (6 – BONICA)

Mixed Doubles:

• Bronze: Ashok Parde / Pooja Parde (7 – CAESAR)
• Silver: Aparna Mane / Raj Bharambe (15 – GLORIA)
• Gold: Suravita Roy / Anirudh Wadekar (11 – DAFFODIL)

The Carrom tournament was a true display of finesse and teamwork, with close matches that kept the audience engaged. The veterans showed that age is just a number, while the younger players demonstrated incredible potential.

Celebrating the Spirit of Sportsmanship

The success of “Battle of the Boards – Tritiya” would not have been possible without the dedication of the helping hands who worked tirelessly behind the scenes. A special thank you to Amol Shiketode, Shrikant Potty, Hitesh Mirchandani, Gaurav Singh, Swapnil Nanchen, Vineet Pundpal, Brajesh Pandey, Parnika Chavan, Satish Nair, Ashok Parde, Devram Hadawale, Aparna Mane, Atharv Vichare, Vivek Shil, Dinesh Borhade, Vinay Kamble, Milind Sawant, Saurabh Varma, Jayesh Shethia, Ashok Nair, Raj Bharambe, Suravita Roy, Sourashish, and Akshay Misal for their unwavering support.

Conclusion

The Battle of the Boards – Tritiya was more than just a tournament; it was a celebration of strategy, skill, and community. The event brought together people of all ages to engage in friendly competition, forge new friendships, and create lasting memories. As we look forward to the next edition of this prestigious event, we celebrate the winners, the participants, and everyone who made this event a grand success.