Bharat Singh Chauhan re-elected as Commonwealth Chess Association chairman

Veteran Indian sports administrator Bharat Singh Chauhan has been re-elected unanimously as the chairman of the Commonwealth Chess Association (CCA) for a four-year term.

The elections were held during the Annual General Body Meeting of the Commonwealth Chess Association in Wasakaduwa, Sri Lanka, on Sunday.

“Mr. Chauhan’s re-election reflects the confidence and trust reposed in his visionary leadership and longstanding dedication towards strengthening and promoting chess across the Commonwealth nations,” stated a press release from the CCA.

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The 68-year-old Chauhan has previously served as the secretary of the All India Chess Federation (AICF). He is currently the chairman of the International Chess Federation’s (FIDE) advisory board and also the deputy president of the Asian Chess Federation (ACF).

In elections held on Sunday, Malaysia’s Akhramsyah Muammar Ubaidsh Sanusi was elected unopposed as the CCA’s deputy chairman, while Sri Lanka’s G. Luxman Wijesuriya was picked general secretary. Vicky Magu of South Africa became the treasurer.

The election process was conducted under the supervision of a Retired Judge of the High Court, who served as the Returning Officer for the elections.

During the meeting, the Association also resolved to introduce the Commonwealth School Chess Championship, with the inaugural edition scheduled to be held in Malaysia in October this year.

Published on May 18, 2026