Chess Olympiad 2022

Chess Olympiad: Pakistani players to leave Chennai after last-minute pullout

Pakistan on Thursday withdrew from the prestigious event, citing the torch relay of the event passing through Jammu and Kashmir, which neighbouring country views as a disputed area

Pakistan boycotts Chess Olympiad in Chennai; India says decision 'highly unfortunate'

India has chosen to politicise this prestigious international sporting event by passing the torch relay of this event through Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan's Foreign Office said in a statement.