June 23rd, 20 18 is the International Olympic Day. Ningxia Chess and International Checkers Association was formally established in Yinchuan, Ningxia. At the meeting, the articles of association (draft) of Ningxia Chess and Chess Association and various systems of the association were reviewed, and the first directors and supervisors of the first board of supervisors were elected. This move will increase the popularization of chess and cards in the whole region, gradually narrow the gap with advanced provinces and keep up with the rapid development of chess and cards nationwide.

In order to promote the development of chess and cards in the western region, Ningxia has also started these two projects in recent years with the efforts of the chess and cards management center of the State Sports General Administration and the sports bureau of the autonomous region. Since Yinchuan Youth Palace took the lead in opening the first professional chess and checkers training course in Ningxia on 20 16, many primary schools and kindergartens have successively carried out public welfare teaching and popularization. On August 8, 20 17, the national fitness day, chess first appeared in Ningxia. In the chess competition of 20 17 13 National Games, Ningxia sent players to participate for the first time.

"After several years of hard work, Ningxia's chess and checkers have a certain mass base, but there is still a gap compared with the advanced provinces in China. It is necessary to set up Ningxia's own chess and checkers association as soon as possible. Through the association, we can mobilize all social forces, increase publicity, expand visibility and influence in Ningxia, and let more people participate in these two sports. " Hu Hansheng, the new president of Ningxia Chess and International Checkers Association, said.

Source: China News Network