Moves are afoot to add a sporting element to learning in Bahrain’s schools with students playing a strategic game to increase their educational prowess.
Playing board games is a well-documented leisure pastime for many Bahrainis of all ages with cafés and outside tables catering for the gatherings.
Chess, which enjoyed a niche presence prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, became increasingly popular as outdoor sports slowed down due to social distancing guidelines.
Since the start of this year, the Education Ministry has been discussing plans to integrate the mind-oriented game into public and private schools.
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