Playu.in conducted 4 State Level Chess tournaments in 2024 at various schools across Chennai, providing young minds with a platform to showcase their strategic brilliance. The tournament covered U-7, U-9, U-11, U-13, U-15 and U-19 categories across boys and girls.

2500+ Participants across the tournaments: Participation from 400+ chess academies across Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu, and Pondicherry, creating a competitive and enriching experience for budding chess enthusiasts.

Collaborated with Velammal Group: Partnered with Velammal Group of Schools to conduct tournaments across their campuses, further solidifying the reach and impact of these events.

800+ Trophies Awarded: Recognizing the hard work and achievement of participants, over 800 trophies were awarded to Top performers across all tournaments.

Chief Arbiter: J. Banel Andross, International Arbiter, ensuring a fair and competitive environment for all players.

Partnered with Decathlon: Top 2 Winners across categories received Decathlon gift vouchers, encouraging young talents to continue their journey in sports.

At Playu.in, we are proud to foster the spirit of chess, providing young players with opportunities to excel, learn, and celebrate their achievements.

Playu.in successfully organized the 1st Inter-School Athletics Meet, providing young athletes with a platform to showcase their skills in Track Events, Field Events, and Relay.

500+ Students from 45+ Schools: The event saw enthusiastic participation from leading schools across Chennai, including:

• SRM Public School
• Velammal
• Chinmaya Vidyalaya
• Kendriya Vidyalaya
• Don Bosco
• RMK
• A.M. Jain
• Holy Angels
• Velammal
…and many more!

Categories: Boys and Girls across multiple age groups - U-8, U-10, U-12, U-14, U-16, U-18.

Venue: SDAT Nehru Park Stadium, Poonamallee High Road, Chennai - 600084.

Sponsors & Partners:

• Decathlon – Sport Partner
• VR Chennai – Gifting Partner
• Kamakshi Hospitals – Medical Partner

Technical Delegate: Mr. K. S. Srinivasan, National-Level Delegate.

🏆 Overall Championship Winners:

Boys – Velammal Matric Main Campus

Girls – SRM Public School

Chief Guest: Dr. R. Natarajan, South Asia’s fastest Man Title Holder (1989 - 1991) and current Deputy Commissioner of Customs and GST.

• An accomplished athlete, national record holder in 100 Mts and 200 Mts for 9 consecutive years (1988 - 1996)
• He was South Asian games record holder and champion in 100 Mts, 200 Mts, 4*100 Mts Relay (1989, 1991, 1995)
• He was seeded number 3 in Asia in 200 Mts for three consecutive years (1991-1994)
• He won a silver medal in 200 Mts at the World Indoor Invitation Athletic Meet at Tehran-Iran in 1989
• He was the second Indian to run the 200 Mts below 21.0 seconds and qualified to represent India in 200 Mts in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, USA
• He received the Best Sports Man Award of the state during the years 1989-1993 and 1995-1996
• He received the South Asian Best Performer Award for the year 1990 from Honorable President late Shri. R. Venkatraman

At Playu.in, we are proud to nurture future athletes by providing a platform that fosters competitive spirit, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

2 Successful State-Level Badminton Tournaments: Organized for Junior and Sub-Junior players, covering both Singles and Doubles categories.

400+ Participants: Players from 250+ academies across Tamil Nadu and cities like Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Kochi showcased their talent.

High-Caliber Competition: The tournaments attracted several State-ranking players, raising the bar and offering participants a platform to compete at an elite level.

Prize Pool of ₹2 Lakhs: Cash prizes awarded to winners, runners-up, and semi-finalists, recognizing their efforts and performance.

Proud Collaboration with Yonex Sunrise: Strengthening our commitment to nurturing young badminton talent, we partnered with Yonex Sunrise, a global leader in badminton equipment.

Our tournaments are not just about competition — they are about empowering the next generation of champions!

District Level Silambam Tournament on June 23rd 2024: The tournament featured Kambu Veechu (Single Stick) and Irattai Kambu Veechu (Double Stick) events, promoting the rich tradition of Silambam.

400+ Participants: Athletes from various academies across Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kanchipuram, and Chengalpattu showcased their skills and passion for this ancient martial art.

Categories: Boys and Girls across age groups - U-10, U-11, U-12, U-13, U-14, U-16, U-18, and Above 18.

Chief Referee: Mr. Satheesh, National Referee

Honored Chief Guests:

• Mr. Rajkumar Anandan – Tennis Ball Cricketer, Indian Team
• Mr. Bharathidasan – National Kabaddi Official & Advocate
• Mrs. Sarasa – Principal of Railway Colony Matriculation School
• Silambam Aasan Mr. R. Kamala Kannan – Traditional Silambam Expert

At Playu.in, we take pride in celebrating traditional martial arts and providing a platform for young talents to excel in their passion!