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The Fiji Chess Federation has received a major boost with a three-year sponsorship program from telecommunications company Vodafone.

With Candidate Master (CM) Taione Sikivou as president and reigning National Chess Champion, FCF managed to win the attention of Vodafone Fiji when it bagged three nominations at the 2023 Fiji Sports Awards for Sports Team of the Year.

The nominations were Fiji Chess Olympiad Team, National Male Athlete of the Year Provisional FIDE Master (FM) Rudr Ravi Prasad of The University of the South Pacific, and Sports Volunteer of the Year CM Goru Arvind.

Vodafone Fijis head of sponsorship Adriu Vakarau said his company was pleased to be sponsors of chess in Fiji, and they hoped to develop and encourage the sport around the country.

We are thrilled to collaborate with Fiji Chess to promote diversity in sports and stimulate intellectual growth through chess.

Chess is a universal game, and our partnership will reflect this inclusivity by encouraging participation from all corners of the country, he said.

As part of this sponsorship, Vodafone Fiji is committed to a range of initiatives focused on nurturing young chess talent.

This commitment aligns with the companys broader mission to invest in empowering, enabling, and encouraging diverse sports initiatives in the country.

Fiji Chess and Vodafone Fiji have outlined a series of youth empowerment programs, including school tournaments for talented young players, and initiatives to create a strong platform for aspiring enthusiasts to develop their skills.

Through these programs, Vodafone Fiji aims to help young individuals build life skills such as strategic thinking, problem-solving, and resilience.

The chess community in Fiji is thrilled to partner with Vodafone Fiji who have agreed to help our sport for at least the next 12 months, stated General Secretary Goru Arvind.

Our team is signing a contract for a record value of $25,000 which is the highest for chess in Fiji from any local sponsor since 1979.

Upcoming events under the newly formed partnership are the Vodafone Fiji National Under-20 Rapid Chess Championship and the 2023 National Chess Championship which will be played over five days under 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move time-control.

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