AP's Sarojini Devi disqualified for being overage

Panaji, Nov 21 (UNI) Chief Arbiter K Murali Mohan disqualified Sarojini Devi N of Andhra Pradesh from the National under-7 chess championship for being overage.

The decision was taken following the result of an age evaluation medical check-up here late last night.

The check-up was conducted following allegations from the Tamil Nadu manager, Mr Palaniappan against Saroji Devi and P Tejasvini, both from Andhra Pradesh. While Tejasvini was cleared by the examining authority, Sarojini Devi was found to be between 9-12 years of age, official sources said.

Sarojini stood at fourth place with 7.5 points in ten rounds.

The event is scheduled to conclude today.

However, the results of the games which Sarojini Devi played will stand, an official press release said.

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