Pakistan Boycotts Chess Olympiad Match Against Israel
Pakistan boycotted its scheduled match against Israel at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, citing the country’s policy … Read More The post Pakistan Boycotts Chess Olympiad Match Against Israel appeared first on ProPakistani .
Pakistan chose not to participate in its opening match against Israel at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The decision was made due to the country's policy on Israel and its solidarity with Palestine. Chess Federation of Pakistan (CFP) President Syed Zeeshan Ali Naqvi confirmed that Pakistan follows the same stance in sporting events, including the ban on playing against Israel.
CFP President Naqvi emphasized that the decision was not aimed at expressing solidarity with Palestine, but rather a commitment to respect the government's official position on Israel. As a result, Israel received the points for the match, which was scheduled to take place on September 16. The Pakistan team at the Olympiad includes seven players, with Raja Gauhar serving as captain, while Israel's team comprises four grandmasters and a player from the women's section.
The 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad, organized by FIDE, is currently taking place in Samarkand from September 15 to 27, with hundreds of national teams participating from around the world.
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