Olympiad mess! Indian chess players get rooms after AICF intervention in Samarkand
The Indian chess team faced significant accommodation issues upon arriving in Samarkand for the 46th Chess Olympiad. The All India Chess Federation intervened with FIDE and local organizers to ensure players were properly housed after hours of delay.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the logistical challenges faced by international sports delegations and the importance of administrative oversight in major global events.
NEW DELHI: India’s chess contingent has finally secured hotel accommodation in Samarkand after an unexpected crisis delayed room allotments on the eve of the 46th Chess Olympiad.The Indian team arrived in Uzbekistan on Tuesday, but several players were left waiting at their hotel for hours after learning that their reservations had not been properly communicated to the property by the local organising committee (LOC).The team was scheduled to stay at the Silk Road by Minyoun hotel.
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