~Ahmedabad University’s women’s chess team wins historic gold at the AIU West Zone Inter-University Women’s Chess Championship 2026–27, becoming the first university from Gujarat to achieve the feat.
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Oct 21 (VNI): Ahmedabad University’s women’s chess team has won the gold medal at the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) West Zone Inter-University Women’s Chess Championship 2026–27, held recently at Shri Jagdishprasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala (JJT) University in Chudela, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan.
According to Ahmedabad University, the gold medal marks a historic milestone for Gujarat, as Ahmedabad University becomes the first university from the state to win the women’s category at the AIU West Zone Inter-University Chess Championship. The achievement highlights the growing prominence of women’s chess in Gujarat and the university’s commitment to excellence in competitive sports.
The gold-winning team comprises four students from Ahmedabad University: Falak Joni Naik, Integrated Master of Science Class of 2031; Kritee Nilesh Shah, BTech Class of 2028; and Yashvi Vimal Marvaniya and Vaibhavi Ranade, both BTech Class of 2030.
Following their outstanding performance at the West Zone Championship, the team will now compete in the All-India Inter-University Championship, where it will face university teams from across the country. Further progression could open opportunities to participate in the Khelo India University Games and pursue selection for the International University Sports Federation (FISU) World University Games.
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