Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Passport Delay Threatens Siliguri Boy’s Asian Chess Championship Debut
Nishan Mondal is an 11-year-old chess player from Siliguri.
He has been chosen to represent India in a chess championship for players with disabilities.
The competition will take place in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from October 29 to November 8.
Nishan does not yet have his passport.
His passport verification is scheduled for October 1.
His family worries there may not be enough time to obtain a visa and complete other travel steps.
Nishan’s father has asked officials to speed up the passport process.
Nishan is worried that he may miss his chance to play for India.
The family is waiting for help from the authorities.
Eleven-year-old Siliguri chess player Nishan Mondal was selected to represent India at the Asian championship.
The 4th Asian Chess Championship for Players with Disabilities will be held in Bishkek from October 29 to November 8.
Nishan’s passport verification is scheduled for October 1, leaving his family concerned about further delays.
His family says the passport, visa and travel formalities must be completed before the event.
Nishan’s father has asked passport authorities and West Bengal ministers to help expedite the process.
- Who
- Nishan Mondal, an 11-year-old chess player from Siliguri, and his family.
- What
- A passport delay may prevent Nishan from participating in the 4th Asian Chess Championship for Players with Disabilities.
- When
- The championship is scheduled for October 29 to November 8; Nishan’s passport verification is scheduled for October 1.
- Where
- The championship will be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan; Nishan applied for his passport at the Siliguri Seva Kendra.
- Why
- His passport has not yet been issued, and the family is concerned about completing visa and other travel formalities in time.
- Player
- Nishan Mondal, an 11-year-old chess player from Siliguri
- Representation
- Selected to represent India
- Championship
- 4th Asian Chess Championship for Players with Disabilities, Junior category
- Venue
- Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- Championship dates
- October 29 to November 8
- Passport status
- Passport verification is scheduled for October 1; the passport has not yet been issued
- Selection event
- Nishan qualified after the 6th CFPD National Chess Championship for Differently Abled Players-2026 in Indore