80 -year -old Bangladesh chess legend Rani Hamid New Delhi: Bangladesh’s renowned 8-year-old chess player Sayeda Jasimunnessa Khatun, better known as Rani Hamid, arrived in India at the beginning of this month to participate in the issue of Delhi International Open dressing (June 7-14).The path that began in the high spirits was dressed when her companion and compatriot Ashiya Sultana was denied entry into the ground after arriving at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Nový Dilli.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe!Sultana (37) was reportedly registered by a regional registration office (FRO) on a blacklist to participate in the Calcutta chess tournament during a medical visa during the previous visit.
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As a result, it was held overnight at the airport immigration center and denied access to its luggage. Subsequently, the next day was deported to Bangladesh.The incident left Rani Hamid visibly shaken and emotionally desperate. “I’m very sad,” said Hamid Timesofindia.com on the Delhi GM Open. “The person who came with me was not allowed to enter India. She was forced to sit overnight in the immigration center. She didn’t give her access to her luggage. The next day she was forced to buy a return ticket for a double price,” she said. “My mind is disturbed and I can’t focus on the game.”As a result of the unfortunate turnover of events, Hamid (rated 1800+), he made a demanding run at the tournament, secured one victory and one draw from six rounds, all against opponents with a lower rating.Hamid, who has long stayed due to his growing age, added, “I never travel alone. I always have someone with me. She accompanied me and now is gone. I was left alone.”
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The 80 -year -old, which further talked about the situation in 1985, became the first Bangladeshi International Master (WIM) in 1985, expressed deep concern about the apparent lack of coordination between the Indian and Bangladeshi authorities.“Her passport was clear, all the documents were fine, but immigration told her that she was playing on the black list in the previous tournament on a medical visa,” Hamid continued.“At that time she didn’t even know that this was a violation. If she was informed earlier, she would never come. Indian authorities should announce the Bangladesh chess federation.”
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Hamid added that she begged immigration officials for indulgence. “I asked for them: If you believe it violated the rules, then imposed a fine, $ 100, $ 200, anything, but let it stay and play seven days. She is not a criminal. She did not commit any crime.Despite the emotional tensions, however, Rani Hamid recognized the support and hospitality provided by the organizational committee of the Dilli Association (DCA).Also read: 50,000 Rs per month and countless victims: How the Indian chess future shaped in Chennai HutWith a tournament held in Tivoli, a resort in Chhatarpur in Delhi, where international participants are also accommodated, Hamid takes less than five minutes to walk from his room to the playing hall. “It’s very comfortable here. I can only play because of this comfort. I am very grateful to the organizers who have sent tickets and highly invited us,” she said.President DCA Bharat Singh Chauhan described the incident as one of the many challenges that come up with the organization of the main international event.
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“Visas problems are common for foreign players. In this case, Frro on blacklist. Maybe she had come to India for medical treatment and eventually played in a chess tournament, which could lead someone to file a complaint. As a result, she was rejected.
