Pakistan Boycotts Israel Chess Match
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FIDE Chess Olympiad 2026: Pakistan refuses to play Israel, gives walkover
Pakistan refused to face Israel in the opening round of the FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, handing Israel a 4-0 walkover. The Chess Federation of Pakistan said the boycott was in line with the government's policy towards Israel.
Pakistan Boycotts Israel Match At FIDE Chess Olympiad 2026 In Solidarity With Palestinians, Hands 4-0 Walkover
Pakistan did not play its opening round match against Israel at the 2026 FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on Wednesday. The decision gave Israel a 4-0 walkover with none of the four scheduled boards being played. Pakistan and Israel were paired against each other in the Open section in Round 1. However, the Pakistani team did not turn up for the match and left all four boards unplayed.
AGI - Pakistan boycotted the match against Israel at the 2026 Chess Olympics in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Pakistan's Chess Federation motivated the choice with the country's policy towards Israel and solidarity with the Palestinian people. The Pakistan-Israel challenge was scheduled today, in the opening round of the prestigious international competition. Pakistan, however, refused to take the field against the Israeli team and did not take part in…
Pakistan boycotts Israel Match at Samarkand Chess Olympiad
By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has boycotted its scheduled match against Israel at the 46th FIDE World Chess Olympiad 2026 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, with the Chess Federation of Pakistan citing the country’s policy towards Israel and solidarity with the Palestinian people. The Pakistan-Israel match was scheduled for Wednesday in the opening round of the prestigious […]
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