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Wednesday, Jul 30, 2025
Team USA bounced back with a narrow win over Israel.
While India 'A' drew 2-2 with France, ranked 15th, the Americans had to share honours with Uzbekistan in the Open event.
The matter came to light Sunday when Ahmadullah Wasiq, director general of the National Radio and Television, Afghanistan, tweeted a photo of one of the team members posing at the venue with the Taliban's flag.
India A beat Greece 3-1 while the B team trounced Switzerland 4-0 in Chennai
Union Sports Minister Thakur inaugurated the opening round by making the first move on Vidit Gujrathi's board.
Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs had accused India of mixing politics with sports. As a mark of protest, the Pakistan government announced the pull-out of its contingent.
Players from 187 countries are registered for the Olympiad that will be held from July 28 to August 10.
Though the five-time world champion and legendary Viswanathan Anand has chosen not to play and donned the mentor's hat this time, the Indian teams, nonetheless, wear a formidable look.
The Norwegian World No 1 has announced that he doesn't have much to gain from playing in the championship match.
Anand finished with 14.5 points behind world champion Magnus Carlsen (16.5) and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov of Azerbaijan (15.5).
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