FIDE apologises for accommodation chaos at 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand

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Chess governing body FIDE has issued a formal apology after a lodging crisis disrupted the opening day of the 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Several national teams, including India, were left without adequate accommodation upon arrival. FIDE stated that affected federations would be reimbursed for alternative lodging costs for up to three days. Teams that remained in substandard official hotels will also receive financial compensation. The incident drew widespread attention to organisational shortcomings at the start of the prestigious tournament.

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