Taliban banned playing chess, citing religious concerns over gambling

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  • Chess, banned in Afghanistan by the Taliban amid religious objections
      05/12/2025 80587088

    Chess, banned in Afghanistan by the Taliban amid religious objections




    Kabul, May 12 (EFE).- Chess was officially banned in Afghanistan due to religious objections, according to an official from Afghanistan's National Olympic Committee, eliminating another activity from the lives of Afghans under the current Taliban government. CAMERA: SAMIULLAH POPAL.

    Афганистан. Кабул. Исламское движение "Талибан", с 2021 года находящееся у власти в Афганистане, запретило игру в шахматы на неопределенный срок. Решение запретить шахматы было принято из-за "религиозных соображений" и ограничений, установленных Министерством поощрения добродетели и предотвращения порока. Афганская шахматная федерация закрыта, а все мероприятия, связанные с этим видом спорта, отменены. EPA-EFE/ТАСС
  • Taliban banned playing chess, citing religious concerns over gambling
      05/12/2025 80586913

    Taliban banned playing chess, citing religious concerns over gambling




    epa12094846 People play chess at a club in Kabul, Afghanistan, 12 May 2025, despite the Taliban banning chess in the country. The Taliban government in Afghanistan has indefinitely banned chess, citing concerns that the game may promote gambling and conflict with Islamic law. Officials from the Taliban's sports directorate have stated that the sport will remain suspended until the religious implications of chess are clarified. This ban follows a series of restrictions on sports under the Taliban regime, including a prohibition on women's participation in athletics and a previous ban on mixed martial arts due to its perceived violence. EPA/SAMIULLAH POPAL

    Афганистан. Кабул. Исламское движение "Талибан", с 2021 года находящееся у власти в Афганистане, запретило игру в шахматы на неопределенный срок. Решение запретить шахматы было принято из-за "религиозных соображений" и ограничений, установленных Министерством поощрения добродетели и предотвращения порока. Афганская шахматная федерация закрыта, а все мероприятия, связанные с этим видом спорта, отменены. EPA
  • Taliban banned playing chess, citing religious concerns over gambling
      05/12/2025 80586912

    Taliban banned playing chess, citing religious concerns over gambling




    epa12094845 A view of the prayer area at a chess club in Kabul, Afghanistan, 12 May 2025, after the Taliban banned chess in the country. The Taliban government in Afghanistan has indefinitely banned chess, citing concerns that the game may promote gambling and conflict with Islamic law. Officials from the Taliban's sports directorate have stated that the sport will remain suspended until the religious implications of chess are clarified. This ban follows a series of restrictions on sports under the Taliban regime, including a prohibition on women's participation in athletics and a previous ban on mixed martial arts due to its perceived violence. EPA/SAMIULLAH POPAL

    Афганистан. Кабул. Исламское движение "Талибан", с 2021 года находящееся у власти в Афганистане, запретило игру в шахматы на неопределенный срок. Решение запретить шахматы было принято из-за "религиозных соображений" и ограничений, установленных Министерством поощрения добродетели и предотвращения порока. Афганская шахматная федерация закрыта, а все мероприятия, связанные с этим видом спорта, отменены. EPA
  • Taliban banned playing chess, citing religious concerns over gambling
      05/12/2025 80586911

    Taliban banned playing chess, citing religious concerns over gambling




    epa12094844 People play chess at a club in Kabul, Afghanistan, 12 May 2025, despite the Taliban banning chess in the country. The Taliban government in Afghanistan has indefinitely banned chess, citing concerns that the game may promote gambling and conflict with Islamic law. Officials from the Taliban's sports directorate have stated that the sport will remain suspended until the religious implications of chess are clarified. This ban follows a series of restrictions on sports under the Taliban regime, including a prohibition on women's participation in athletics and a previous ban on mixed martial arts due to its perceived violence. EPA/SAMIULLAH POPAL

    Афганистан. Кабул. Исламское движение "Талибан", с 2021 года находящееся у власти в Афганистане, запретило игру в шахматы на неопределенный срок. Решение запретить шахматы было принято из-за "религиозных соображений" и ограничений, установленных Министерством поощрения добродетели и предотвращения порока. Афганская шахматная федерация закрыта, а все мероприятия, связанные с этим видом спорта, отменены. EPA
  • Taliban banned playing chess, citing religious concerns over gambling
      05/12/2025 80586910

    Taliban banned playing chess, citing religious concerns over gambling




    epa12094843 People play chess at a club in Kabul, Afghanistan, 12 May 2025, despite the Taliban banning chess in the country. The Taliban government in Afghanistan has indefinitely banned chess, citing concerns that the game may promote gambling and conflict with Islamic law. Officials from the Taliban's sports directorate have stated that the sport will remain suspended until the religious implications of chess are clarified. This ban follows a series of restrictions on sports under the Taliban regime, including a prohibition on women's participation in athletics and a previous ban on mixed martial arts due to its perceived violence. EPA/SAMIULLAH POPAL

    Афганистан. Кабул. Исламское движение "Талибан", с 2021 года находящееся у власти в Афганистане, запретило игру в шахматы на неопределенный срок. Решение запретить шахматы было принято из-за "религиозных соображений" и ограничений, установленных Министерством поощрения добродетели и предотвращения порока. Афганская шахматная федерация закрыта, а все мероприятия, связанные с этим видом спорта, отменены. EPA
  • Taliban banned playing chess, citing religious concerns over gambling
      05/12/2025 80586909

    Taliban banned playing chess, citing religious concerns over gambling




    epa12094842 A view of a chess club in Kabul, Afghanistan, 12 May 2025, after the Taliban banned chess in the country. The Taliban government in Afghanistan has indefinitely banned chess, citing concerns that the game may promote gambling and conflict with Islamic law. Officials from the Taliban's sports directorate have stated that the sport will remain suspended until the religious implications of chess are clarified. This ban follows a series of restrictions on sports under the Taliban regime, including a prohibition on women's participation in athletics and a previous ban on mixed martial arts due to its perceived violence. EPA/SAMIULLAH POPAL

    Афганистан. Кабул. Исламское движение "Талибан", с 2021 года находящееся у власти в Афганистане, запретило игру в шахматы на неопределенный срок. Решение запретить шахматы было принято из-за "религиозных соображений" и ограничений, установленных Министерством поощрения добродетели и предотвращения порока. Афганская шахматная федерация закрыта, а все мероприятия, связанные с этим видом спорта, отменены. EPA
  • Taliban banned playing chess, citing religious concerns over gambling
      05/12/2025 80586892

    Taliban banned playing chess, citing religious concerns over gambling




    epa12094841 A view of a chessboard at a club in Kabul, Afghanistan, 12 May 2025, after the Taliban banned chess in the country. The Taliban government in Afghanistan has indefinitely banned chess, citing concerns that the game may promote gambling and conflict with Islamic law. Officials from the Taliban's sports directorate have stated that the sport will remain suspended until the religious implications of chess are clarified. This ban follows a series of restrictions on sports under the Taliban regime, including a prohibition on women's participation in athletics and a previous ban on mixed martial arts due to its perceived violence. EPA/SAMIULLAH POPAL

    Афганистан. Кабул. Исламское движение "Талибан", с 2021 года находящееся у власти в Афганистане, запретило игру в шахматы на неопределенный срок. Решение запретить шахматы было принято из-за "религиозных соображений" и ограничений, установленных Министерством поощрения добродетели и предотвращения порока. Афганская шахматная федерация закрыта, а все мероприятия, связанные с этим видом спорта, отменены. EPA
  • Taliban banned playing chess, citing religious concerns over gambling
      05/12/2025 80586891

    Taliban banned playing chess, citing religious concerns over gambling




    epa12094840 A view of a chessboard at a club in Kabul, Afghanistan, 12 May 2025, after the Taliban banned chess in the country. The Taliban government in Afghanistan has indefinitely banned chess, citing concerns that the game may promote gambling and conflict with Islamic law. Officials from the Taliban's sports directorate have stated that the sport will remain suspended until the religious implications of chess are clarified. This ban follows a series of restrictions on sports under the Taliban regime, including a prohibition on women's participation in athletics and a previous ban on mixed martial arts due to its perceived violence. EPA/SAMIULLAH POPAL

    Афганистан. Кабул. Исламское движение "Талибан", с 2021 года находящееся у власти в Афганистане, запретило игру в шахматы на неопределенный срок. Решение запретить шахматы было принято из-за "религиозных соображений" и ограничений, установленных Министерством поощрения добродетели и предотвращения порока. Афганская шахматная федерация закрыта, а все мероприятия, связанные с этим видом спорта, отменены. EPA
  • Taliban banned playing chess, citing religious concerns over gambling
      05/12/2025 80586890

    Taliban banned playing chess, citing religious concerns over gambling




    epa12094839 A view of a chessboard at a club in Kabul, Afghanistan, 12 May 2025, after the Taliban banned chess in the country. The Taliban government in Afghanistan has indefinitely banned chess, citing concerns that the game may promote gambling and conflict with Islamic law. Officials from the Taliban's sports directorate have stated that the sport will remain suspended until the religious implications of chess are clarified. This ban follows a series of restrictions on sports under the Taliban regime, including a prohibition on women's participation in athletics and a previous ban on mixed martial arts due to its perceived violence. EPA/SAMIULLAH POPAL

    Афганистан. Кабул. Исламское движение "Талибан", с 2021 года находящееся у власти в Афганистане, запретило игру в шахматы на неопределенный срок. Решение запретить шахматы было принято из-за "религиозных соображений" и ограничений, установленных Министерством поощрения добродетели и предотвращения порока. Афганская шахматная федерация закрыта, а все мероприятия, связанные с этим видом спорта, отменены. EPA
  • Taliban banned playing chess, citing religious concerns over gambling
      05/12/2025 80586889

    Taliban banned playing chess, citing religious concerns over gambling




    epa12094838 A view of a chess club in Kabul, Afghanistan, 12 May 2025, after the Taliban banned chess in the country. The Taliban government in Afghanistan has indefinitely banned chess, citing concerns that the game may promote gambling and conflict with Islamic law. Officials from the Taliban's sports directorate have stated that the sport will remain suspended until the religious implications of chess are clarified. This ban follows a series of restrictions on sports under the Taliban regime, including a prohibition on women's participation in athletics and a previous ban on mixed martial arts due to its perceived violence. EPA/SAMIULLAH POPAL

    Афганистан. Кабул. Исламское движение "Талибан", с 2021 года находящееся у власти в Афганистане, запретило игру в шахматы на неопределенный срок. Решение запретить шахматы было принято из-за "религиозных соображений" и ограничений, установленных Министерством поощрения добродетели и предотвращения порока. Афганская шахматная федерация закрыта, а все мероприятия, связанные с этим видом спорта, отменены. EPA
  • Taliban banned playing chess, citing religious concerns over gambling
      05/12/2025 80586888

    Taliban banned playing chess, citing religious concerns over gambling




    epa12094837 A view of a chessboard at a club in Kabul, Afghanistan, 12 May 2025, after the Taliban banned chess in the country. The Taliban government in Afghanistan has indefinitely banned chess, citing concerns that the game may promote gambling and conflict with Islamic law. Officials from the Taliban's sports directorate have stated that the sport will remain suspended until the religious implications of chess are clarified. This ban follows a series of restrictions on sports under the Taliban regime, including a prohibition on women's participation in athletics and a previous ban on mixed martial arts due to its perceived violence. EPA/SAMIULLAH POPAL

    Афганистан. Кабул. Исламское движение "Талибан", с 2021 года находящееся у власти в Афганистане, запретило игру в шахматы на неопределенный срок. Решение запретить шахматы было принято из-за "религиозных соображений" и ограничений, установленных Министерством поощрения добродетели и предотвращения порока. Афганская шахматная федерация закрыта, а все мероприятия, связанные с этим видом спорта, отменены. EPA
  • Taliban banned playing chess, citing religious concerns over gambling
      05/12/2025 80586887

    Taliban banned playing chess, citing religious concerns over gambling




    epa12094836 People play chess at a club in Kabul, Afghanistan, 12 May 2025, despite the Taliban banning chess in the country. The Taliban government in Afghanistan has indefinitely banned chess, citing concerns that the game may promote gambling and conflict with Islamic law. Officials from the Taliban's sports directorate have stated that the sport will remain suspended until the religious implications of chess are clarified. This ban follows a series of restrictions on sports under the Taliban regime, including a prohibition on women's participation in athletics and a previous ban on mixed martial arts due to its perceived violence. EPA/SAMIULLAH POPAL

    Афганистан. Кабул. Исламское движение "Талибан", с 2021 года находящееся у власти в Афганистане, запретило игру в шахматы на неопределенный срок. Решение запретить шахматы было принято из-за "религиозных соображений" и ограничений, установленных Министерством поощрения добродетели и предотвращения порока. Афганская шахматная федерация закрыта, а все мероприятия, связанные с этим видом спорта, отменены. EPA
  • Taliban banned playing chess, citing religious concerns over gambling
      05/12/2025 80586886

    Taliban banned playing chess, citing religious concerns over gambling




    epa12094835 People play chess at a club in Kabul, Afghanistan, 12 May 2025, despite the Taliban banning chess in the country. The Taliban government in Afghanistan has indefinitely banned chess, citing concerns that the game may promote gambling and conflict with Islamic law. Officials from the Taliban's sports directorate have stated that the sport will remain suspended until the religious implications of chess are clarified. This ban follows a series of restrictions on sports under the Taliban regime, including a prohibition on women's participation in athletics and a previous ban on mixed martial arts due to its perceived violence. EPA/SAMIULLAH POPAL

    Афганистан. Кабул. Исламское движение "Талибан", с 2021 года находящееся у власти в Афганистане, запретило игру в шахматы на неопределенный срок. Решение запретить шахматы было принято из-за "религиозных соображений" и ограничений, установленных Министерством поощрения добродетели и предотвращения порока. Афганская шахматная федерация закрыта, а все мероприятия, связанные с этим видом спорта, отменены. EPA

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