A10-day sports festival of the Jatiya Press Club (JPC), arranged on the occasion of the 68th founding anniversary of the club, began on Monday with chess competition. .

JPC president Farida Yesmin inaugurated the sports meet at the Abdus Salam Hall of the press club. 

JPC general secretary Elias Khan, veteran sports journalist cum honorary life member of the club Mohammad Quamruzzaman, acting convener of the club's sports committee Bhanu Ranjan Chakraborthy and International chess arbiter Haroon-ur-Rashid were also present on the occasion.

In the day's chess competition, Tapon Biswas of Dainik Janakantha emerged champion, Ali Anwar (Direct) finished runner-up while SM Saifuddin of the Daily Obsever became 3rd.   

Eighteen club members participated in the day's chess competition.

The Airgun competition will be held on the 2nd day (Tuesday) in the afternoon. .