World chess number one quits tournament after refusing to change jeans

Credit: Sky News- Published 1 week ago
World chess number one Magnus Carlsen has quit a major tournament after being told he couldn't wear jeans.

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Published 6 days ago -  03:31
'Kick-out Zelensky for Wearing...': Russian FM Lavrov Reacts to Jeans Ban at Chess Championship
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has expressed his shock at the International Chess Federation’s (FIDE) strict enforcement of the dress code, leading to Magnus Carlsen’s controversial disqualification from the World Rapid and Blitz Championship for wearing jeans. In a surprising statement, Lavrov compared the treatment of Carlsen to the more lenient dress code surrounding Ukrainian President Zelensky’s frequent appearance in military-style attire at international events. This has sparked debates on double standards and the politics of dress codes in global arenas. Watch the full story on this chess scandal and Lavrov’s bold remarks. #MagnusCarlsen #SergeyLavrov #FIDE #DressCodeScandal #SergeyLavrov #ZelenskyFashion #ChessControversy #CarlsenJeans #ChessPolitics #InternationalRelations #MagnusCarlsenJeans Also Read Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Warns Against Nuclear Conflict in UN Speech Targeting the West :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russia-nuclear-capacity-un-speech-west-011-3947317.html?ref=DMDesc Donald Trump Claims Google Censors News About Him; Google Denies :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-accuses-google-of-censoring-news-011-3896863.html?ref=DMDesc Russia's Lavrov Engages Guinea in Diplomatic Outreach Amid Cooling Western Ties :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russia-foreign-minister-lavrov-africa-visit-guinea-011-3841367.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.274~ED.103~HT.334~

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World chess number one Magnus Carlsen is back in a major tournament after he quit because he was told to change his jeans.
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