Viswanathan Anand Inaugurates Niit Mind Champions’ Academy At Giis Noida Campus

December 21, 2012

Viswanathan Anand inaugurates NIIT Mind Champions’ Academy at GIIS Noida Campus

<div>Global Indian International School, Noida Campus announced the launch of NIIT Mind Champions’ Academy (MCA) on 20th December 2012. It was inaugurated by the Grand Master of chess, Mr Viswanathan Anand. The NIIT Mind Champions’ Academy is a joint initiative between NIIT and Viswanathan Anand.&nbsp;Clubs and academies formed at GIIS for co-scholastic learning, allows a structured integration of skill sets. The tie-up with NIIT Mind Champions Academy for chess, is one such endeavour to provide a launch-pad to GIIS students to excel in the field of chess.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>The occasion was marked with a special welcome ceremony by the students of GIIS Noida Campus. At the MCA, Mr Anand interacted with students and taught them a couple of chess moves. Children were curious to find out more about him and what makes him the world chess champion. Vishy (as he is fondly called), is known for his love for children. He encouraged them with his friendly gestures and it was a great moment for the students of GIIS Noida to have met him and learn from him.</div><div><br></div>[@NewsTemplate]Mr Rajeev Katyal, Country Director, GIIS India, said, “The tie-up with NIIT Mind Champions Academy will not only help the children achieve expertise in the game of chess, but also the combination of technology and game would enhance multiple skills in the children. This will boost their self confidence and will have a lasting impression on their young minds. I look forward to honing chess champs for the future.”<div><br></div><div>Mr Harish Doraiswamy, COO and Deputy CEO, Global Schools Foundation, welcomed Mr Anand and spoke on the importance of sports and other activities along with academics as an integrated learning process. Ms Punam Singhal, Principal, GIIS Noida Campus, thanked him for his presence at the event. She said, “The MCA at GIIS Noida Campus will help children to build positive energy, hone their skills and sharpen their thought processes that would help in overall growth.”</div>

Global Indian International School, Noida Campus announced the launch of NIIT Mind Champions’ Academy (MCA) on 20th December 2012. It was inaugurated by the Grand Master of chess, Mr Viswanathan Anand. The NIIT Mind Champions’ Academy is a joint initiative between NIIT and Viswanathan Anand. Clubs and academies formed at GIIS for co-scholastic learning, allows a structured integration of skill sets. The tie-up with NIIT Mind Champions Academy for chess, is one such endeavour to provide a launch-pad to GIIS students to excel in the field of chess.

The occasion was marked with a special welcome ceremony by the students of GIIS Noida Campus. At the MCA, Mr Anand interacted with students and taught them a couple of chess moves. Children were curious to find out more about him and what makes him the world chess champion. Vishy (as he is fondly called), is known for his love for children. He encouraged them with his friendly gestures and it was a great moment for the students of GIIS Noida to have met him and learn from him.

[@NewsTemplate]Mr Rajeev Katyal, Country Director, GIIS India, said, “The tie-up with NIIT Mind Champions Academy will not only help the children achieve expertise in the game of chess, but also the combination of technology and game would enhance multiple skills in the children. This will boost their self confidence and will have a lasting impression on their young minds. I look forward to honing chess champs for the future.”

Mr Harish Doraiswamy, COO and Deputy CEO, Global Schools Foundation, welcomed Mr Anand and spoke on the importance of sports and other activities along with academics as an integrated learning process. Ms Punam Singhal, Principal, GIIS Noida Campus, thanked him for his presence at the event. She said, “The MCA at GIIS Noida Campus will help children to build positive energy, hone their skills and sharpen their thought processes that would help in overall growth.”