Deposed chess committee fights back

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Fighting back: Segaise says the meeting was a sham. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) is one of the local disciplines known for relative peace and tranquillity, but the normal order was disrupted this week with the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) now expected to step in and mediate, writes CALISTUS KOLANTSHO

Chess hit unexpected turbulence last year when the BCF affiliates expressed disquiet over the Mooketsi Segaise-led committee. A motion of no confidence was passed on the committee this week, but a legal battle could now be on the cards.

One of the concerns raised by clubs was the national team selection criteria used by the executive committee. The members also complained that the executive committee did not recognise them as affiliates despite being members in good standing.

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