Taliba banned chess in Afghanistan
The Taliban authorities have announced the suspension of chess games throughout Afghanistan, explaining that chess could be a form of gambling, which is forbidden under Islamic law.
Source: France 24 With reference to the representative of the sports directorate Atala Mashwani
Details: The Afghan representative noted that according to the Law on « Encouraging Virtues and Prevention of Higher », approved last year, chess is banned as an « excitement tool ».
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Direct Mashwani language: « There are religious warnings about chess. Until these issues are settled, the game is suspended. »
Details: According to him, the National Chess Federation has not held official tournaments over the last two years, and has problems at the level of management.
The owner of the cafe in Kabul Azizulla Gullzad, who previously conducted informal chess competitions, denied the link between chess and excitement. He stressed that chess is popular in many Muslim countries and noted that the ban is harmed by both his business and the leisure of young people.
Direct language Gullzad: « Young people do nothing, many came every day. They ordered tea and played chess with friends. »
Prehistory:
- Previously, Talibi limited the participation of women in sports and banned mixed martial arts (MMA), calling them « excessively cruel » and incompatible with Sharia norms.
- Also taliba banned for women To travel far without a male relative « and incompatible with Sharia norms.
