ichess.net/blog/is-chess-a-sport?/5 reasons why chess is a sport

ichess.net/blog/is-chess-a-sport?/5 reasons why chess is a sport:

https://www.ichess.net/blog/is-chess-a-sport/

Note that a recent world chess championship challenger blamed his loss in his match due to lack of physical fitness. Surprising, as it's often thought part of chess pro's standard training is physical fitness training.

Part of a blurb from Google:
"Chess requires physical exertion as mental exertion manifests itself physically." - Oxford dictionary

Related to this topic:
chess.com/article/view/Is chess sport, science or art? [hint: many think all 3]:

https://www.chess.com/article/view/c...ience-art-game

Old thread from this CFC Forum (slightly related)
chesscanada.info/forum/CFC-recognized-by-Canadian-Olympic-Committee:

https://www.chesscanada.info/forum/s...ht=chess+sport

Old article, but still relevant it seems to me:
theglobeandmail.com/opinion/letters/Give chess a chance [, feds]:

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opin...ticle22404633/

Much more recent article (includes brief interview of CFC President Vlad Drkulec):
theglobeandmail.com/life/article-should-chess-be-included-in-the-olympic-games?:

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life...olympic-games/