Bharat Singh Chauhan unanimously re-elected as the Chairman of Commonwealth Chess
Commonwealth Chess Association unanimously re-elected India’s Bharat Singh Chauhan as Chairman for the 2026–2030 term during its Annual General Body Meeting held in Wasakaduwa, Sri Lanka. Alongside him, G. Luxman Wijesuriya was re-elected as General Secretary, while representatives from Malaysia, South Africa, Mauritius, Barbados, Kenya, New Zealand and Cyprus were elected to key positions. The Association also announced the launch of the inaugural Commonwealth School Chess Championship, set to take place in Malaysia in October 2026.
Wasakaduwa, Sri Lanka, 18 May 2026: Continuing his remarkable contribution towards the growth and development of chess over the last five decades, Mr. Bharat Singh Chauhan of India has been re-elected unanimously and unopposed as Chairman of the Commonwealth Chess Association (CCA) for the term 2026–2030.
The elections were held during the Annual General Body Meeting of the Commonwealth Chess Association at Citrus Hotel, Wasakaduwa, Sri Lanka on Sunday. Mr. Akhramsyah Muammar Ubaidsh Sanusi of Malaysia was elected unopposed as Deputy Chairman, Mr. G. Luxman Wijesuriya of Sri Lanka as General Secretary, and Mr. Vicky Magu of South Africa as Treasurer. Mr. Hurrynarain Bhowany of Mauritius, Mr. Allan Herbert of Barbados, Mr. Benard Wanjala of Kenya, Mr. Craig Hall of New Zealand and Mr. Crition Tornaritis of Cyprus were also elected unopposed as Executive Members of the Association.
The election process was conducted under the supervision of Hon’ble Santiago Pushpa Kumara Ekaratne, Retired Judge of the High Court, who served as the Returning Officer for the elections.
During the meeting, the Association also resolved to introduce the Commonwealth School Chess Championship, with the inaugural edition scheduled to be held in Malaysia in October 2026.
Mr. Chauhan’s re-election reflects the confidence and trust reposed in his visionary leadership and longstanding dedication towards strengthening and promoting chess across the Commonwealth nations. Mr. Luxman Wijesuriya’s re-election as General Secretary was also seen as a testament to his exceptional administrative skills and valuable contribution towards the smooth functioning and continued progress of the Commonwealth Chess Association.
This is a press release from Commonwealth Chess Association
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