Day: March 22, 2022

Chess Grandmaster Karjakin Banned from Playing for Six Months

Chess Grandmaster Karjakin Banned from Playing for Six Months

Chess Grandmaster Karjakin Banned From Playing For Six Months. Russian chess athlete Sergey Karjakin has been banned from competing for six months. Because of its support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, says the International Chess Federation (FIDE). The 32-year-old Karjakin challenged Magnus Carlsen for the world title in 2016. Has defended his country’s actions on social media in recent weeks, drawing strong criticism from the chess world.

“Sergey Karjakin was found guilty of violating article 2.2.10 of the FIDE Code of Conduct. And was sentenced to a six-month worldwide ban from participating as a player in a FIDE-rated chess competition commencing from the date of this decision. 21 March 2022. Sergey Karjakin’s statement on the conflict ongoing military operations in Ukraine. It has caused a large number of reactions on social media and elsewhere, mostly negative to the opinions expressed.” the governing body said in a statement.

Sergey Karjakin Doesn’t Regret His Actions

Karjakin, who was born in Crimea and represented Ukraine until 2009, said: “A decision that FIDE was hoping for, but no less embarrassing. All sporting options have been trampled on, the basic principle that sport is out of politics has been trampled on.” The ban puts Karjakin’s participation in the Candidates Tournament, which starts on June 16, in doubt. He can appeal the decision within 21 days.

“I made the hardest selection through the World Cup in the Candidates Tournament. Winning that would put me in the game for the world championship. Unfortunately, FIDE embarrassed themselves, not me. And most importantly, first of all, I am a patriot of my country, and secondly, I am an athlete. If I think back on the situation when I supported the president of Russia, the people, and the army. I will do the same. The same thing! And I regret nothing.” added Karjakin on Telegram.

Another Russian grandmaster, Sergei Shipov, was not sanctioned for his pro-Russian comments. Because FIDE decided they were “a little different in character and less provocative than the Karjakin ones.” FIDE previously stripped the hosts of the Moscow Chess Olympiad and the FIDE Congress later this year. And banned Russian and Belarusian players from competing in tournaments under their respective flags. Belarus has become a major staging area for Russian troops.

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Football news today Premier League EKings News Latest. Charlie Musonda, the playmaker of Chelsea, have a number of clubs available to sign him on a free transfer. After ten-year spell at Stamford Bridge coming to an end soon. The 25-year-old has an interest in Roma and Hellas Verona after he announced in December that he would leave Chelsea at the end of this season.

Roma was previously interested in loaning him. Musonda was not only one of Chelsea’s most promising young players. But he is also the Belgian international’s next big hope to replace Eden Hazard on his first loan to enhance his form at Real Betis. Real Betis are also keeping an eye on him for his return to the club. Unfortunately, on his second and third loans, he suffered a career-threatening injury at the start of his loan at Vitesse, which took place in 2020, but Musonda is now fit. It’s been almost a year, but Chelsea chose to let him go. And he was rarely used in their U-23 squad.

Cech Retire Announcement Impact

Musonda admitted he cried after Petr Cech called him to tell him about his career at Chelsea. ended this season, he said in the show The Beautiful Game podcast said, “It’s definitely not my decision. My ambition is always to play for Chelsea. And I always said I would leave because I wasn’t good enough or I was told I had to. Obviously, the recovery over the past two or three years has been quite difficult with my injury.

I did everything I could I worked as hard as I could to stay fit. To be part of the big team during pre-season is something I do, And I’m very happy with it. I am very optimistic that I will be able to train with the first team and be back in the squad and build my fitness. I spoke with Petr Cech, and he basically explained to me that the contract is what it is I have one year left. And the club won’t let you borrow if you don’t sign a contract extension.”

He continued: “My first talk was just saying, ‘Listen, I appreciate the contract. I saw where the club came from. My initial idea was to stay here and stay with the team. I don’t care as long as I can show you what I can do here. Because I came to Chelsea to play here.”