Visually impaired make chess debut
Friday, November 30, 2018
Visually impaired players will play in a regional tournament
The Botswana Association of the Blind and Partially Sighted (BABPS) coordinator, Omphemetse Ramabokwa told Mmegi Sport that their intention is to give the partially blind and visually impaired players an opportunity to showcase their skills.
He said the players started getting exposure to chess after BABPS partnered with Limitless Minds Chess Academy early this year.
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