Indian Chess Olympiad Team Faces Accommodation Delays in Uzbekistan
· Sports · India Today, Indian Express, NDTV Sports
The Indian chess team, including D Gukesh, faced significant accommodation delays upon arriving in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, for the 2026 FIDE Chess Olympiad. Non-playing captain Srinath Narayanan reported that the team remained without assigned rooms five hours after landing. Vidit Gujrathi also expressed frustration on social media regarding the lack of clarity from organizers. The Olympiad is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, September 16. The team has not received official information on when the situation will be resolved.
Why it matters
The logistical failure at a major international sporting event directly impacts the preparation and well-being of the defending champion Indian team.
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