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The u\/12 and u\/18 junior chess tournament which was hosted by the Douglas Matsha People\u2019s Association (Domapa) at the Humansdorp Library on October 2 was a great success.<\/p>\n

The number of entrants increased from seven at the previous event, held in July, to 19 participants at the most recent event.<\/p>\n

The standard of the chess tournament had also improved as more experienced players joined, as well as world-rated junior player, Mukhethwa Munyai.<\/p>\n

As part of the tournament all participants were given prizes, while the participants who answered the chess-related questions correctly received additional prizes.<\/p>\n

Ahead of the New Yyear, Domapa will release an activity-rich calendar for 2024 which will include chess and many other activities, such as modelling and table tennis.<\/p>\n

Even though Domapa is based in Kwa-Nomzamo, the organisation, which was established earlier this year, caters for all nations, genders, and ages with some of their chess games held at the Humansdorp Library.<\/p>\n

The tournament results for the u\/18 category:<\/strong> <\/p>\n

First:<\/span> Mukhethwa Munyai<\/p>\n

Second:<\/span> Ethan Saunders<\/p>\n

Third:<\/span> Joshua Celliers <\/p>\n

Fourth:<\/span> Olwethu Mabanga<\/p>\n

Fifth:<\/span> Liyabona Stemela<\/p>\n

Sixth:<\/span> Mia Glad<\/p>\n

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From left are u\/18 category winners, Mukhethwa Munyai (first place), Ethan Saunders (second place) and Joshua Celliers (third place). <\/div>\n
<\/span>Photos: Supplied<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The u\/12 category: <\/strong> <\/p>\n

First:<\/span> Eli Fleurs<\/p>\n

Second:<\/span> Khazimla Mtyaleka<\/p>\n

Third:<\/span> Peighton Van Vuuren<\/p>\n

Fou<\/span>rth:<\/span> Divan Viviers<\/p>\n

Fifth:<\/span> Handro Hickman, Yomelela Pongolo and Enzokuhle Twazi<\/p>\n

Sixth:<\/span> Ayakha Ben Mangaliso<\/p>\n

Seventh:<\/span> Juan Viviers, Taylor Joubert and Dante Glad<\/p>\n

Eighth:<\/span> Lungaka Masoka and Doman Joubert<\/p>\n

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From left are, Zolani Sibengile (chess coach), with the u\/12 winners, Eli Fleurs (first place), Khazimla Mtyaleka (second place), Peighton Van Vuuren (third) and Divan Viviers (fourth place). <\/div>\n
<\/span>Photo: Supplied<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Top chess player Zolani Sibengile is available to teach adults and children the game of chess. He is flexible and is based at the Humansdorp Library. <\/p>\n

For more info contact chess coach, Zolani Sibengile, at 063 824 4732.<\/p>\n

ISSUED BY\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>DOUGLAS <\/strong> MATSHA POPLE\u2019S ASSOCIATION<\/strong><\/strong><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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