The Qatar Collegiate Sports Federation (QCSF) Rapid Chess Tournament for men and women wrapped up at Lusail University, following two days of intense competition that began on November 13.
The event witnessed the participation of talented students from higher education institutions across Qatar, with competitors showcasing their skills, concentration and strategic abilities.
The awards were presented by Rashid Saeed Adiba, the Secretary-General of QCSF, in the presence of Dr Nizam Hindi, President of Lusail University, and Hamad al-Tamimi, the Executive Director of the Qatar Chess Association (QCA).
In the men's individual event, Yousef Tariq Amarneh of the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) emerged victorious, claiming the top spot.
Turki Saeed al-Kuwari of Qatar University took second place, while Haitem Nasser of Hamad Bin Khalifa University finished third. UDST also topped the men's team standings, followed by Qatar University and Lusail University in second and third place, respectively.
The women's competitions saw further success for UDST. Maryam Abed won the individual title, followed by teammate Victoria Honorides in second place, while Senanur Kartal of Qatar University secured third. UDST also claimed the women's team title, with Qatar University finishing runner-up and Lusail University taking third place.
As part of the closing ceremony, the three organizing partners - QCSF, Lusail University and QCA - exchanged commemorative shields.
The tournament was organised through a joint partnership between the three institutions and saw broad participation from male and female students representing universities and other higher education institutions across the country.
