NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday permitted All India Chess Federation (AICF) secretary Bharat Singh Chauhan, who was restrained from acting as the office bearer by the Delhi High Court, to continue at the helm till August 15 to ensure the smooth hosting of the Chess Olympiad, observing that nation and its pride come first.
The 44th Chess Olympiad is being hosted by India and will commence on July 28 and continue till August 22.