Chess star sends out sponsorship SOS

Woman FIDE Master Naledi Marape
Woman FIDE Master Naledi Marape

Woman FIDE Master Naledi Marape has the potential of shining brighter but sponsorship is an obstacle on the way of the chess star.

A fortnight ago, Marape was the only female at a tournament played in South Africa. She was also the first girl in the history of the Africa Schools Championship to participate in the boys/Open section.

She won a bronze medal, which meant she qualified for a non-women World Chess Federation (FIDE) title of Candidate Master (CM), a first for Botswana.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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