The Taliban has actually included chess to the long list of things prohibited in Afghanistan over its possible offense of Islamic law.
Taliban authorities stated the video game has actually been restricted forever till the nation’s sports department can identify its compatibility with Islamic law.
Atal Mashwani, representative for the Taliban’s Sports Directorate, informed TOLO News that chess has actually been suspended “due to management problems within the nationwide chess federation and spiritual issues surrounding the video game”.
He stated chess in Sharia or Islamic law is thought about “a method of betting”, which has actually been restricted under the Proliferation of Virtue and Avoidance of Vice law.
The Taliban, a hardline Islamist group that formerly ruled Afghanistan, has actually enforced a series of limitations on sports and other cultural occasions given that going back to power in 2021 after the United States and British forces withdrew soldiers southern Asian nation.
The Islamists have actually been especially ruthless towards females, obstructing them from the office, education and public areas, along with disallowing them from participating in all sports. Ladies in Afghanistan are presently restricted from going to a hair salon, exercising at the fitness center, and even speaking or hoping in public.
“There are spiritual factors to consider relating to the sport of chess. Up until these factors to consider are resolved, the sport of chess is suspended in Afghanistan,” he informed AFP news firm.
Mr Mashwani stated the chess federation had actually not held any main occasions for 2 years and had “problems” on the management level.
A choice relating to the resumption of chess will be carried out after conclusion of spiritual examinations and management conflicts within the federation, he included.
Taliban has actually currently enforced a restriction on complimentary battling such as combined martial arts (MIXED MARTIAL ARTS) in expert competitors, declaring it to be too “violent” and “bothersome with regard to Sharia” law.