Chess Olympiad: Steep ticket costs keep the middle class away
By : The Federal
Update: 2022-08-01 14:56 GMT
The ongoing 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Tamil Nadu is receiving immense appreciation and support from international players. However, locals are upset that they are unable to witness such a world-class event because of the steeply-priced tickets. The pricing has disappointed middle-class families and budding chess players who cannot afford the expensive tickets.
Read more about the issue is this article by N Vinoth Kumar.
Highly-priced tickets at Chess Olympiad, a deterrent for budding chess players