Amaravati June 4th 2026 : Sri Animini Ravi Naidu, Hon’ble Chairman of the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP), visited the VIT-AP University campus today on the fourth day of the VIT-AP 1st Amaravati International FIDE Rating Chess Tournament.
During his visit, he played a game of chess with Dr. P. Arulmozhivarman, Vice-Chancellor of VIT-AP University, and commended the university for successfully hosting the prestigious international tournament.
Sri Ravi Naidu was accompanied by Sri S. Santosh Kumar, Director of the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP).
Also present on the occasion were Dr. P. Arulmozhivarman, Vice-Chancellor of VIT-AP University ,Dr. Jagadish Chandra Mudiganti, Registrar, VIT-AP University; Dr. Khadeer Pasha, Deputy Director – Student Welfare, VIT-AP University; Sri K.V.V. Sharma, Chairman, Andhra Chess Association; Dr. Suresh, President, Andhra Chess Association; and Mr. Jagadish, Secretary, Andhra Chess Association.