Entebbe, Uganda is playing host to the 2024 FISU World University Championship Mind Sports Chess & Bridge, taking place from June 24 to 30. The Association of Uganda University Sports (AUUS) is proud to continue its tradition of hosting FISU World University Championships. This marks the fourth time Uganda has organized a FISU event, following Woodball in 2010 (Kampala), Cross Country in 2014 (Entebbe), and Netball in 2018 (Kampala).

"The Entebbe 2024 FISU World University Championship Mind Sports promises to be an exhilarating display of intellectual prowess, strategic thinking, and friendly competition," states Vincent Kisenyi, Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee (pictured below, in the middle).

Entebbe, a captivating town situated on a peninsula of Lake Victoria near the Entebbe International Airport, provides a stunning backdrop for the competition. Participants can enjoy breathtaking views and access to Africa's largest lake, renowned for its diverse fish population.

The women's podium in 2022 in Antwerp

The 2022 Antwerp championship saw Fiona Sieber (Germany) claim the women's chess title, followed by Anastasia Avramidou (Greece) and Anna Kubicka (Poland). In the open chess competition, Arash Daghli (Iran) secured gold, while Igor Janik (Poland) and Jingyao Tin (Singapore) took silver and bronze respectively.

The open podium in 2022 in Antwerp

This year's edition features twelve teams from across the globe: Botswana, Czech Republic, France, India, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Poland, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Slovakia, and Uganda. The championship chess program offers classical and blitz tournaments for both the open and women's categories.

Following a vibrant opening ceremony, the players made their first moves, officially launching the chess program of the 2024 FISU World University Championship Mind Sports.

For more details, visit the official website.

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