Squash served the most participants at the day’s activities.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines defeated their Grenadian counterparts 7-3, to win the second edition of the National Lotteries Authority Chatoyer Bilateral Chess Tournament.
Played at the Conference Room of the Murray Heights Hotel, Mc Kies Hill, March 14 to 16, the Vincentians reversed their fortunes from 2024, when in the inaugural tournament, the Grenadians trumped 3-1.
Represented by Ariana Balcombe, Le’ Mar Abbott, Verdant Shetty, Dantes La Primavera, Daria Bologova, Ayannna Gilbert, Jason Veira, Stacy Baptiste- ing, along with Troy Sassine, the Vincentians trumped Rounds Two, Three and Five, whilst Grenada took Round One and Round Four ended in a tie.
Team Manager of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines outfit- Orisia Robinson was the over the moon, as she deemed the overall experience “unforgettable”.
“Each game challenged us to push to the limits, sharpen our skills and grow both individually and as a team. The opportunity to compete against such talented opponents has been truly inspiring and we are grateful for every lesson learned along the way. We leave this event with a deep sense of pride, knowing we gave our best, won and represented St. Vincent and the Grenadines with honour”, Robinson underscored.
Meanwhile, Carlyle Glean Jr., Manager of the Grenada team, announced that the Grenada Chess Federation is offering the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Chess Federation, a reciprocal challenge in February 2026, during that country’s Independence celebrations.