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Olympiad mess! Indian chess players get rooms after AICF intervention in Samarkand

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What happened

Upon their arrival in Samarkand, India's chess team faced a frustrating delay concerning hotel accommodations due to miscommunication from the local organizing committee.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:53:32 UTC.

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