WIRAS to Host Kannur University Intercollegiate Chess Tournament on January 30

The Wadihuda Institute of Research and Advanced Studies (WIRAS) will host the Kannur University Intercollegiate Chess Tournament on 30 January 2026 at its campus. The tournament will bring together talented chess players from affiliated colleges across the university, providing a competitive platform to showcase strategic thinking, concentration, and sportsmanship. Organized under the auspices of Kannur University, the event reflects WIRAS’s commitment to promoting indoor sports and intellectual games among students. Participants will compete in a spirit of healthy competition, aiming for top honours at the university level. The Department of Physical Education, WIRAS, is coordinating the event, ensuring smooth conduct and adherence to university guidelines. The tournament is expected to encourage wider student participation in mind sports and strengthen the culture of competitive excellence at WIRAS.