19-08-2023, 10:26 AM
(This post was last modified: 19-08-2023, 10:31 AM by Alex McFarlane.)
I'm afraid that spectators are not allowed in the playing venue.
This is common in junior international matches and greatly reduces the unsubstantiated claims of cheating.
(When parents are allowed in you can safely bet that there will be at least one accusation "My Son/Daughter's opponent is getting advice from XXX". Usually the evidence used to back up the claim is very conclusive e.g. 'they are winning and shouldn't be'.)
This is common in junior international matches and greatly reduces the unsubstantiated claims of cheating.
(When parents are allowed in you can safely bet that there will be at least one accusation "My Son/Daughter's opponent is getting advice from XXX". Usually the evidence used to back up the claim is very conclusive e.g. 'they are winning and shouldn't be'.)