North Ossetian chess players return from Asian championship with gold

Participants of the 20th Asian Chess Championship among schoolchildren, which took place in the Tula region, returned to Vladikavkaz. North Ossetia was represented at the competition by Vladimir Karaev, Kira Biazrova and Damir Hasanshin.

The main success was achieved by Damir Hasanshin, who won a gold medal in fast chess (rapid) in his age category.

Young athletes were solemnly welcomed at the airport of Vladikavkaz. “Successful performance at the Asian championship confirms the high level of training of chess players of the republic,” the congratulatory message of the Ministry of Sport of North Ossetia said.

Earlier it was reported that the volunteer from the CBD became the winner of the all-Russian tournament.