In
a celebration of intellect, strategy, and competitive spirit, Srinivas
University’s Institute of Aviation Studies successfully organized a two-day
Chess Tournament on 31st July and 1st August 2025. The event brought
together a total of 117 students from various aviation programs,
including BBA Aviation Management, Aviation & Logistics
Management, Aviation Travel & Tourism Management, and MBA
Aviation Management.
Held
at the university campus in Mangaluru, the tournament was designed to challenge
the minds of students while fostering teamwork, discipline, and decision-making
under pressure.
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A Tournament of Talent and Tactics
The
event featured both Intra-Class and Inter-Class chess
competitions. Each match witnessed students channel their strategic thinking,
patience, and precision—skills vital both on the board and in the world of
aviation.
Guided and supported by Dr. Pavithra Kumari, Dean of the Institute of Aviation Studies, and Ms. Anjana T V, Head of the Department and Event Coordinator, the tournament ran seamlessly with the cooperation of faculty and staff members.
🎓 Intra-Class
Chess Tournament Winners
- I BBA Aviation Management
🥇 Joyal Binu
🥈 Chirag M J
- I BBA Aviation & Logistics
Management
🥇 Sanjay
🥈 Ashwin Kumar
- II BBA Aviation Management
🥇 Pradeep Kumar
🥈 Shravan D Suvarna
- II BBA Aviation & Logistics
Management
🥇 Manan N
🥈 Yashwin Saroli
- III BBA Aviation Management
🥇 Hrithik B Rai
🥈 Abzal Arfaz
- Postgraduate Category – I MBA
Aviation Management
🏆 Numair Abdul Jabbar
🤝 Inter-Class
Chess Tournament Results
The
Inter-Class tournament, the most anticipated segment of the event,
brought together top performers from each class. The final winners were:
🥇 Pradeep Kumar
– II BBA Aviation Management
🥈 Joyal Binu
– I BBA Aviation Management
🥉 Ashwin Kumar
– I BBA Aviation & Logistics Management
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More Than Just a Game
This
tournament wasn’t just about winning or losing. It celebrated the spirit of sportsmanship,
mental endurance, and healthy competition. Events like these
highlight Srinivas University’s commitment to nurturing holistic development—balancing
academic excellence with extracurricular excellence.
As the final round concluded and the cheers echoed through the halls, one thing became clear: chess at Srinivas is more than a game—it's a mindset.
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Stay tuned for more updates from Srinivas University, where
every event shapes future leaders, one move at a time.
