FIDE Suspends Chess Federation of Russia Over Activities in Occupied Ukrainian Territories
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has temporarily suspended the membership of the Chess Federation of Russia due to its organisation of chess activities in occupied Ukrainian territories. The suspension will last for three years or until the federation complies with a Court of Arbitration for Sport order.
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has temporarily suspended the membership of the Chess Federation of Russia. The suspension is related to its organisation of chess activities in occupied Ukrainian territories. The suspension will last for three years or until the Chess Federation of Russia complies with a Court of Arbitration for Sport order. According to TASS, the suspension does not affect the participation of eligible Russian players in international chess competitions.
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