World Cadets Champion Oshini to Compete in Asian Girls Chess Championship

WFM Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana of Sri Lanka, winner of the Under-12 category in the FIDE World Cadets Chess Championship last year in Egypt, shall compete in the Asian Girls Chess Championship starting 11 October 2024 at the Knights Templar Hotel in Tagaytay City, Philippines. Visit chess-results.com for lists of players.

At just 12-years-old, Oshini is among the top female chess players in Sri Lanka, demonstrating remarkable progress and dedication to the sport. Her achievements have set a new benchmark for young chess players in the country, and she continues to strive for excellence in her journey to bring further accolades to Sri Lanka.

A felicitation ceremony for the two Sri Lanka National Chess team for winning the Group D by men and winning the bronze by women (below) with the patronage of the Secretary, Ministry of Sports and Directors of Sports in the Sports Ministry.