27-07-2012, 08:07 AM
You couldn't have picked a much worse analogy than boxing there Angus! Boxing IS more of a sport than chess could ever be - and it has always been seen as an excellent way to promote self-discipline, fitness and a focussed environment to channel the aggression and frustration that many youngsters have. (Admittedly some of the high-profile examples aren't great - Tyson/the Haye-Chisora nonsense recently - but those are the exception really). Chess and boxing have many positive factors in common (apart from getting hit in the face of course!)
I am struggling to recall the exact details,but I'm sure there was some controversy a few years back when a leading English GM slagged off bowls during a TV discussion of the merits of chess being seen as a sport. This led to a bit of a backlash - a minor one but it's still not something we need!
Anyway, just a wee reminder to be careful with the words and examples we use =)
I am struggling to recall the exact details,but I'm sure there was some controversy a few years back when a leading English GM slagged off bowls during a TV discussion of the merits of chess being seen as a sport. This led to a bit of a backlash - a minor one but it's still not something we need!
Anyway, just a wee reminder to be careful with the words and examples we use =)