Don�t complain about money, chess players told

Chess pres Tshenolo Maruatona. Masego Mogolodi and Steady Basupang.PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Chess pres Tshenolo Maruatona. Masego Mogolodi and Steady Basupang.PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) president, Tshenolo Maruatona has come out strongly against players who complain about prize money they receive after competitions. He said chess is not for monetary gains, adding players should accept what they are offered.

Maruatona said chess in Botswana has not reached a stage where players can make a living out of the sport.

He was speaking at the launch of the 2016 Metropolitan National Chess Championships on Wednesday. He said the sponsorship has been running for over 10 years and that the support remains strong. He said they expect the relationship to go a long way.

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