21-Jul-2008 94
Indian chess players, including three from Orissa, ended the Asian Youth Chess championships on a high note, winning 21 medals, including six gold at Teheran today.
Bhubaneswar lass Padmini emerged champion in girls under-14 category, securing 5.5 points from seven rounds. Niali boy Debashis, who is aged 14 years but had to compete in under-18 category, finished third with 4.5 points off seven round. Bhadrak lad Sidhant finished third in boys under-10 section with 7.5 points from nine rounds.
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