Media Release

Mangaluru, Oct 31: The women’s chess team of St Joseph Engineering College (SJEC), Vamanjoor, has brought laurels to the institution by securing the winners position at the VTU Rest of Bengaluru Division Chess Championship held at Siddaganga Institute of Technology (SIT), Tumkuru, on October 27 and 28 under the guidance of Physical Education Director (PED) Vaneesha Rodrigues and assistant PED Mr Sudheer M.

The SJEC men’s chess team also put up a commendable performance, securing 5th position in the championship. With these achievements, both the women’s and men’s chess teams have qualified for the VTU state-level chess championship, scheduled to be held at Siddaganga Institute of Technology (SIT), Tumkuru, on October 29 and 30.

The achievement reflects the students strategic thinking, concentration, competitive spirit and dedication. The SJEC management has congratulated both teams on their performance along with physical education directors and wished them success in the upcoming VTU state-level chess championship.