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Israeli Chess Players Barred From World Championship in Malaysia
Israeli chess players have been excluded from the World Amateur Chess Championship in Malaysia, citing their nationality. Player Lior Aizenberg was denied entry despite registering with a foreign passport. Malaysia's policy of not recognizing Israel and barring its citizens is a recurring issue for Israeli athletes.
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What happened
- 01Israeli chess players were excluded from the World Amateur Chess Championship in Malaysia.
- 02Player Lior Aizenberg was denied entry despite registering with a foreign passport.
- 03Malaysia, which has no diplomatic ties with Israel, generally bars Israeli citizens.
- 04The International Chess Federation (FIDE) had previously pledged to assist with visas.
- 05This situation mirrors a 2019 incident where Malaysia lost hosting rights for a para-swimming event.
- 06An Israeli player called for the tournament to be moved to another country.
The International Chess Federation had previously assured visa assistance, but the players remain excluded, prompting calls to relocate the tournament.
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