26-07-2012, 01:22 PM
I agree Andrew that we should run strongly with the educational benefits of Chess. We arn't making it up after all. You'd think they'd be interested. Something that's proven to help academic performance and they arn't interested. A totally inclusive sport also. Ticking all the right boxes but that's still not enough. Just what is wrong with them?
Also, you won't be surprised that I don't accept that the 'Chess is a Sport' debate has been lost. It's up to the Uk and yes 'The politicians again' to get with the rest of the world and stop this ignorance of Chess as the great contest it is and ofcourse it's educational benefits.
They need to get with Asia and the IOC where it is a gold medal sport in the Asian games and the IOC have recognised it as a sport.
My nose tells me there is a form of snobbery going on here. Can't quite put my finger on it but I will.
Also, you won't be surprised that I don't accept that the 'Chess is a Sport' debate has been lost. It's up to the Uk and yes 'The politicians again' to get with the rest of the world and stop this ignorance of Chess as the great contest it is and ofcourse it's educational benefits.
They need to get with Asia and the IOC where it is a gold medal sport in the Asian games and the IOC have recognised it as a sport.
My nose tells me there is a form of snobbery going on here. Can't quite put my finger on it but I will.