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

India Pakistan Chennai Chess Olympiad International Chess Federation Jammu and Kashmir Arindam Bagchi New Delhi Islamabad

ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI: Pakistan said on Thursday that it will boycott the International Chess Federation event in Chennai citing the torch relay of the event passing through Jammu and Kashmir, a move termed by India as "highly unfortunate".

Pakistan was invited by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) to participate in the 44th Chess Olympiad scheduled to be held in Chennai, India, from July 28 to August 10.

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