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    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
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    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/
    Last edited by Kevin Pacey; 08-09-2022 at 11:52 AM. Reason: Adding link
    There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
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