Akwa Ibom Players Shine at World Chess Championship
At the FIDE World Amateur Chess Championship held from August 4 to 8, 2026, at the Bolton White Event Hall in Abuja, two chess players from Akwa Ibom State, Dr. Nsisong Asanga and Dr. Uwana Ekpo Ikong, achieved remarkable success. Dr. Asanga, a medical doctor at Ikot Ekpene General Hospital, won two gold medals in the Rapid and Blitz events, navigating 11 rounds of games over five days.
Dr. Ikong secured a silver medal in the Men’s Rapid event, also completing 11 games. This championship was significant as it marked the first time the event was held in Africa, with participants from eight countries.
Both players received a share of the €30,000 prize money. Elder Paul Bassey, the Honourable Commissioner for Sports, praised their accomplishments, emphasizing the pride they bring to Akwa Ibom State and the commitment to sports development under Governor Pastor Umo Bassey Eno's leadership.
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