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Safin Safarullakhan of Grade 5  showed excellent performance in chess during 2024-2025, achieving top positions in major tournaments across India, UAE, Spain, Georgia, and Albania. He won first place in several prestigious events, including the XI Sunway Sitges Chess Tournament, UAE League Team Chess Championship, Hafeet Sport Challenge 2025, and Zayed Sport Junior Chess Championship.

 

He also secured second place in the Sharjah Futures Chess Championship. Safin proudly represented India in the FIDE World Cup in Georgia and the World Cadet Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship in Albania. In January 2025, he earned the Candidate Master (CM) title. He is currently ranked 2nd in India, 3rd in Asia, and 16th in the world in the Under-11 category. He has crossed the 2000 rating in all formats: Classic, Rapid, and Blitz.

SAFIN SAFARULLAKHAN

RITHUNANDHA PANIKKAR PRASAD

Since the post-pandemic period, Rithunanda of Grade 5 has discovered and nurtured a remarkable passion for hiking. What started as simple weekend adventures on local trails soon turned into an extraordinary journey of grit, growth, and greatness. With every summit, she has proven that limits are meant to be challenged.

 

Stairway to Heaven – Conquered Twice! - Known as the UAE’s most demanding and treacherous trail, Rithu didn’t just complete it, returned for a second round! 

 

True Summit – The Highest Point in the UAE- Rithu reached the elusive True Summit, standing tall and proud above the clouds of the Emirates.  Everest Base Camp – With Confidence & Ease- Scaling one of the world’s most iconic routes, she reached EBC with unwavering strength and calm—an inspiring feat for any trekker.

 

Next Goal: Annapurna Base Camp, Nepal- Driven by her relentless spirit and love for the mountains, Rithu now sets her sights on the majestic Annapurna Base Camp. We can’t wait to watch her embrace this next big adventure!