Staff Reporter
LAHORE: Marking the commencement of 2026, declared by FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich as the “Year of Chess in Education,” a three-day FIDE EDU Preparation of Teachers (PoT) training concluded successfully at LGS Johar Town (January 2–4). Held for the LGS JT/OPF Cluster, this landmark event was a collaboration between the Chess Federation Pakistan (CFP) and the Prime Minister’s National Mind Sports Initiative (NMSI).
The CIE Program in Pakistan, the brainchild of WIM Rita Atkins (Secretary FIDE EDU), WIM Anzel Laubscher, SLI, Member FIDE EDU, and NM Hanif Qureshi (President CFP), aims to revolutionize pedagogical frameworks. The training was expertly delivered by Muhammad Yahya Cheema, NI, SLI, NA (Chair Policy Commission CFP; Central Coordinator NMSI), ably assisted by Mr. Muhammad Waqar, SI, NA (Rating Officer CFP).
Feedback from the cohort was overwhelmingly positive, with participants lauding the training as an “enriching” and “meaningful” experience. Educators praised Mr. Cheema’s “engaging approach” and ability to distill complex chess strategies into accessible classroom concepts. The participants also praised Mr. Muhammmad Waqar for his assistance.
We extend our profound gratitude to Mrs. Samina Rahman, Director LGS, whose visionary patronage and unwavering support were instrumental in facilitating this training for the cluster. The success of this workshop at LGS Johar Town signals a robust future for the intellectual growth of students across Pakistan, cementing the nation’s role as a leader in the Mind Sports movement.
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