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Originally Posted by UnderseaLcpl
...do they really have the luxury of spending such a large amount on such a dubious investment when they are in the situation they are in?
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Probably not, but then neither do a lot of nations who host the Olympics or what have you...
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Originally Posted by Feuer Frei!
ARMENIA is to make chess a compulsory subject in primary schools in a bid to turn itself into a global force in the game...
The game is hugely popular in Armenia
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It sounds like it's primarily about national pride and esprit de corps. Once you get into this realm it's a bit like the Twilight Zone in that normal rationale goes right out the window.
In other words, countries always find money for this sort of thing, even if they can't feed themselves.