The 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest celebrated FIDE’s 100th anniversary and welcomed teams from over 200 countries. What made it stand out was its use of creative and eco-friendly ideas, like 750 recyclable paper chess tables.
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The event included kids’ chess demos, cultural programs, and live commentary zones. With 1,500 players competing and over 350 million viewers online, it was a major global event. Add in the FIDE Congress and public tournaments, and the Olympiad set a fresh example for sports events.
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