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Israelis Barred From World Amateur Chess Championship in Malaysia
Israelis are unable to compete in the World Amateur Chess Championship in Malaysia due to the country's entry ban on Israeli citizens. Activist Lior Eisenberg confirmed the exclusion and called for the event's relocation.
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What happened
- 01Israelis are barred from the World Amateur Chess Championship in Malaysia due to the host country's entry restrictions.
- 02Activist Lior Eisenberg confirmed the exclusion and called for FIDE to relocate the event.
- 03Malaysia's policy prohibits Israeli citizens from entering the country.
- 04The situation conflicts with FIDE's commitment to ensure access for all member federations' players.
- 05This follows other recent incidents of boycotts against Israeli chess players.
Malaysia's policy conflicts with FIDE's regulations, which previously committed to holding events only where all players are guaranteed entry. This follows similar incidents, including Pakistan refusing to play Israel in a chess tournament.
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