Islamabad— The Embassy of Portugal, in partnership with the Chess Federation of Pakistan and Serena Hotels Islamabad, will host the first-ever Portugal-Pakistan Chess Tournament tomorrow, Saturday, 19 July, at Serena Hotel in Islamabad. According to the press note, the event is scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM and aims to celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Portugal and Pakistan through the spirit of sports diplomacy.
The tournament is aimed to promote cultural ties through sports diplomacy and will conclude the celebrations in Pakistan of the National Day of Portugal, also marking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations between Portugal and Pakistan.
This event will bring together a diverse group of 40 chess players, including seasoned professionals and emerging talents of all ages, in a friendly yet intellectually stimulating competition. It will serve as a platform for fostering mutual understanding, dialogue, and people-to-people connectivity through the shared appreciation of strategic thinking and personality dynamics.
Besides the inscribed players, the venue will be freely accessible to anyone from official entities, Diplomatic corps and Islamabad society in general, including families, who would be interested in enjoying the unique atmosphere of this celebration of the universal Chess game magic.
