BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-President of Chess Zone 4.5, Susan Namangale, has engaged the High Commissioner of India to Malawi, Amararam Gujar, in discussions aimed at enhancing chess development in the country through collaboration with the Indian community.
Namangale, who is also the founder of Dadaz Chess, a Gift of Chess Global Ambassador, and former President of the Chess Association of Malawi(CHAM), paid a courtesy call to the Indian High Commission in Lilongwe this week.
During the meeting, the two discussed potential areas of partnership, including capacity building for young chess players, organising tournaments with support from the Indian community, and fostering broader collaboration between the two nations in promoting the game.
“India is the birthplace of chess and has produced over 80 grandmasters. We believe its High Commission can play a vital role in supporting Malawi’s efforts to nurture young talent and grow the sport locally,” said Namangale.
Namangale has visited India several times for chess-related activities and holds a Master’s degree from an Indian university in New Delhi.
She has also been invited to attend the Chess World Cup in Goa, India, in November this year.
Meanwhile, the Indian High Commissioner has accepted Namangale’s invitation to serve as Guest of Honour at the upcoming Third Edition of the Back to School Chess Championship, scheduled for October 25 at Beyond Christian Academy.
According to Namangale, more than 100 children have already registered to participate in the tournament, which aims to promote chess among school-going youth.
