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2025 | Sports Reap Mail | Volume 4 Number 1 25Winning a gold medal in basketball requires an elite combination of team chemistry, skill execution, tactical intelligence, and peak physical and mental conditioning. At the highest level, success is determined by a team%u2019s ability to control the pace of the game, adapt to different styles of play, and execute under pressure. Every championship team excels in four key areas: offense, defence, physical conditioning, and mental toughness. A strong offensive strategy revolves around ball movement, spacing, and high-percentage shot selection. Teams should master fast breaks, pick-and-roll plays, and three-point shooting while ensuring players can adapt to different defensive setups like zone or man-to-man coverage. Having a reliable go-to scorer, skilled playmakers, and sharp shooters enhances offensive efficiency. Defensively, winning teams must impose their will through intense pressure, disciplined rotations, and smart rebounding. A championship-level defence involves aggressive on-ball defence, quick help-side rotations, and the ability to contest Every shot, every pass, every victory. Players making our mark on the courtshots without fouling. Mastering defensive schemes like full-court press and half-court traps can disrupt opponents%u2019 rhythm and create scoring opportunities in transition. This triumph sets a high bar for the future and is a testament to the team%u2019s diligence and commitment. As we keep improving on the court, this is an excellent day for SRM IST.SRM IST Women%u2019s Basketball Team triumphed with a Gold Medal at the All-India Invitation Basketball (W) Tournament, held in Andhra Pradesh from 13th to 17th jan-2025.Chess requires a combination of strategic planning, tactical sharpness, and psychological resilience. To dominate at a high level, you must have a well-prepared opening repertoire, a strong middlegame strategy, and excellent endgame technique. In the opening, rapid development, king safety, and central control are crucial. Memorizing key lines and surprising opponents with less common but strong variations can provide an edge. In the middlegame, tactical awareness is essential%u2014mastering motifs like forks, pins, skewers, and sacrifices will help create winning opportunities. Additionally, piece coordination and understanding pawn structures are key to maintaining control. Transitioning into the endgame, king activity becomes vital, along with mastering fundamental checkmating patterns and pawn endgames. Beyond technical skills, strong time management, adaptability to different opponent styles, and mental toughness are critical in tournament settings. Regular game analysis, studying grandmaster games, and solving chess puzzles help refine skills further. By combining these elements Checkmate is not just a move, it%u2019s a mindsetSRMIST chess player, IM RAAHUL VS of I- MBA, won SILVER MEDAL with 6000 Ringgit at the Johor Open Chess Tournament, which took place in, Malaysia, from 18th to 23rd Jan, 2025.with dedicated practice, you can increase your chances of winning and achieving gold in chess. Over 100 players competed, including 3 Grandmasters (GM) and 11 International Masters (IM). Raahul VS, who was seeded sixth, won this match by scoring seven points in nine games.