Per Emil Sutovsky in Facebook today--"FIDE announces plans to stage the Olympiad in Riyadh, players praise the high level of organization, chess journalists are excited about many aspects of the event... What an idyllic picture. Somewhere in a parrallel world, Israeli players barred from the participation, Muzychuks' decision to boycott the tournament is supported by hundreds of thousands all over the World, mass media are raging, and ACP launches Tournament of the Year contest not listing the event in Riyadh, as the official Championship where eligible players are not allowed in does not deserve it."
What will the US Chess position be on the selection of this country as the Olympiad site absent a guarantee that all countries will be allowed to participate and that women will not be harassed with head covering requirements?
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