09/06/2026
Hridik Dhananjaya Shetty Wins Under-10 Title at 4th Sports Hub Junior Rapid Chess Tournament 2026🏆
The 4th Sports Hub Junior Rapid Chess Tournament 2026 (Under-10 Category) was successfully held on 5th June 2026 under the patronage of the Bahrain Chess Federation. The event was organized by Sports Hub in association with Arjun’s Chess Academy and powered by Oasis Mall, Juffair.
The Under-10 section attracted a talented field of young chess players who displayed excellent skill, determination, and fighting spirit throughout the tournament. After six rounds of exciting competition, Hridik Dhananjaya Shetty emerged as the Champion, scoring an impressive 6 points out of 6 rounds.
Prize Winners – Under-10 Category
🥇 Champion: Hridik Dhananjaya Shetty – 6/6
🥈 Runner-Up: Reyansh Gupta – 5/6
🥉 3rd Place: Gansh Abhishek Patil – 4½/6
🏅 4th Place: Aadhi Prasad – 4/6
🏅 5th Place: Jeff George – 4/6
🏅 6th Place: Ganesh Shenu – 4/6
🏅 7th Place: Advik Ganesh Padhi – 4/6
🏅 8th Place: Mithun Karthik Ganesh – 4/6
🏅 9th Place: Sai Mithran – 4/6
🏅 10th Place: Mohamed Ali Almarran – 4/6
🏅 11th Place: Pradhuymn Manipuzha – 4/6
👧 Best Girl Player: M. Deeksh*tha – 3½/6
The tournament provided a valuable opportunity for young players to gain competitive experience and showcase their chess abilities. The high level of participation and enthusiasm demonstrated the growing popularity of chess among children in Bahrain.
The organizers congratulate all the prize winners and participants for their outstanding performances and thank the Bahrain Chess Federation, Oasis Mall Juffair, parents, coaches, and supporters for their continued encouragement and support in developing young chess talent across the Kingdom.
♟️ Organized by Sports Hub in association with Arjun’s Chess Academy
💡 Powered by Oasis Mall, Juffair
🏁 Under the Patronage of Bahrain Chess Federation