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As the San Fernando TML Primary School triumphed at the Annual Jumbo Primary Schools Chess Tournament 2025, calls have been made for the government to support chess development so that more children could get involved in the sport.
As the school’s Chess Stars lifted the Golden Trophy, the president of the TML Primary School, San Fernando Chess Club, Shaliza Hosein-Maharaj, urged the government to sponsor more students to get involved in Chess, saying it assists not only with academics but also with mental health.
She explained that the game helps children manage stress, build focus and develop habits that support learning and emotional wellbeing.
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